Idaho is state number 1 at cutting government jobscreated 7/26/2010 - 11:54 am, updated 7/26/2010 - 11:59 am by Chris |
Idaho topped the list where it comes to reducing state jobs. I am very thankful for the one I have, but also applaud the effort at trimming down and reducing spending. It is a somewhat complicated symbiosis in my mind. via idahostatesman.com:
Idaho reduced state jobs by 6.9 percent between June 2009 and June 2010, leading the nation in state government employment cuts, says the Rockefeller Institute of Government.
Of the 28 states that cut state jobs, Idaho was easily the biggest trimmer, trailed by Hawaii, which cut 4.5 percent of state jobs.
Meanwhile, during that time period, Idaho's local governments grew jobs by 2.7 percent. Private employment was down 0.8 percent.
- Add new comment
- 147 reads
- Permalink
Other stories that might interest you:
- F-35 Lightning II still a possibility for Idaho at one or both valley fields
- San Francisco Federal Reserve: $819B stimulus results in exactly zero permanent jobs
- LA at 12% unemployment but the stimulus saves the day! Or not.
- What's the real deal with Detroit's jobless numbers?
- Idaho Congressmen respond to the President's speech
- Treasure Valley voter turnout 60-65% for midterms
- Local spending to help the local economy; Treasure Valley food systems could help
- Pelosi: Unemployment checks are the fastest way to create jobs
- 2010 Sovereign Idaho Legislative Session Wrap-up
- H222 printed in the Idaho House amending preemption law to allow for campus carry
