Inflation

Biden Administration officials have been visiting the West a lot to promote spending packages like the Inflation Reduction Act. They’ve already directed more than $50 billion to the region. But it's unclear if rural residents care.

The Biden administration is kicking off a barrage of visits to promote federal spending packages like the Inflation Reduction Act – and the rural Mountain West is a big part of the itinerary.

Most consumers in the Mountain West spent more on groceries this month due to an increase in prices. There’s a good chance they’ll spend even more soon.

Everything from labor shortages, high energy costs and avian flu are putting a strain on the holiday shopping list.

Idaho non-profits are struggling to meet the needs of folks who are coming through their doors. The CEO of the Idaho Nonprofit Center, Kevin Bailey sat down with our Morning Edition host George Prentice to talk about a new report.

The Idaho nonprofit sector may be one of the most reliable economic barometers in the Gem State.

Idaho Matters chats with the CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco about inflation.

Several states are fighting to limit abortion access. But limited access will increase already high costs of traveling to seek abortions for many in the Mountain West.

Idaho Senator Mike Crapo says the Biden administration is responsible for rising costs in the U.S.

President Biden called on Congress to enact a three-month federal gas tax holiday to help Americans facing soaring gas prices. So what could this mean for Idahoans?