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IDAHO FALLS – The Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce is under new leadership. Paul Baker was hired as the chamber’s new president and CEO on May 1. In a conversation with EastIdahoNews.com, Baker describes his first month on the job as extremely busy. “I’ve been out to all different kinds of events — ribbon-cuttings, […]
“The implication of this bill would be far-reaching and disastrous for both consumers and small business,” writes the chamber alliance’s executive director. │ Opinion
'We want people working': Little takes Idaho out of federal pandemic unemployment programs Nicole Blanchard, The Idaho Statesman May 11—Idaho Gov. Brad Little announced Tuesday that he would end the state's participation in three federal unemployment programs meant to aid those struggling financially because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Popular Searches Little said Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation, Pandemic Unemployment Assistance and Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation would end on June 19. Together, those programs offer an additional $300 weekly payment to ...
BOISE â Gov. Brad Little announced today Idaho will end its participation in three federal pandemic unemployment compensation programs to help employers get workers back on the job. âEmployers are telling me one of the big reasons they cannot recruit and retain some workers is because those employees are receiving more on unemployment than they would while working. We see âHelp Wantedâ signs everywhere. Idaho has the strongest economy in the nation, and we are a top 10 state for best employment, but there is more we can do. Itâs time to get back to work,â Little ...
UpdatedWed, May 12, 2021 at 10:48 am MT Reply Citing employers' inability to find workers, Governor Brad Little will end three federal programs effective June 19. (Shutterstock / Brt) BOISE, ID — Those receiving unemployment compensation will see smaller checks after June 19 as Governor Brad Little announced the state will no longer participate in three federal programs started due to the pandemic. Click here to subscribe to our free breaking news alerts delivered to your inbox and mobile devices. You can also download our free Patch mobile app on Android or iPhone. "Employers are telling m...