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Eliminating the tax credit would put Idaho at a competitive disadvantage with surrounding states that offer research and development credits, Otter wrote.

The trend back to the classroom is not based on hard data because the state Labor Department does not specifically track how many unemployed workers enroll in universities or technical colleges. Instead, officials say the trend is supported by information gathered by state work force experts who consult with job seekers and companies looking to hire.

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Oracle isn’t talking, but the skeptic in me suspects that Oracle’s decision to not build in the Treasure Valley probably had to do with what Utah can offer versus Idaho.

Five sources who were aware of the project but would not speak on record said the project was a done deal until the property owner upped the price.

Gov. Butch Otter has signed these bills into law

CradlePoint makes wireless networking products for cell phone companies. The fate of local jobs is unknown.

Glynn said the decision to seek a buyer for the privately held Boise utility reflects the company’s belief that it ultimately will have to participate in the consolidation of small natural gas distributors into larger companies.

With the number of employees in high tech declining, yet the number of high tech companies growing we have created a scenario in Idaho where it is more critical then ever to put our resources into helping grow these small companies.