immigration

it is a global issue that demands attention and action.

Numbers released last week by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement show increasing arrests and deportations by the agency's Salt Lake City field office, which covers Idaho.

The Twin Falls City Council agenda was focused on voting on the 2019 budget. But during public comment the people had another focus. Last week the Twin Falls City Council voted against a resolution regarding the separation of kids from their families at the Mexico border. Monday citizens spoke at the podium voicing their frustrations.

Idaho is ranked at number 47 in the nation getting only 19 points out of 100 using the WalletHub methodology.

Idaho Gov. C.L. "Butch" Otter says Jerome County officials should not be swayed by possible legal challenges as they consider a contract leasing out space in the county's new jail to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

A rally is planned in Twin Falls to support of the controversial Deferred Action for Child Arrivals program President Donald Trump announced he would phase out

Source: WalletHub It is no secret that a lot of people in Idaho have strong opinions on refugees and non-Idaho born people coming to the state.

Source: WalletHub I can't claim to know much about economics or immigration. So let's allow the studies of others help us understand the actual impact immigration has on our economy in Idaho versus the rest of the United States.