Idaho Unemployment Rate Increases to 3.7% in January 2026

The Idaho Department of Labor released January 2026 labor market data showing the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased from 3.6% to 3.7%. Total nonfarm jobs decreased by 2,400 (-0.3%) to 879,700, with Construction (-4.4%) and Arts, Entertainment and Recreation (-4.1%) experiencing the largest sector losses. Year-over-year comparison shows total nonfarm jobs increased by 0.8% (7,000) compared to January 2025.

BLS Benchmark Adjustments Revise Idaho 2025 Labor Force, Unemployment Data

The Bureau of Labor Statistics completed its annual benchmarking process for 2025 labor force statistics, incorporating previously unavailable data such as updated Census population estimates and Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages data. Idaho's revised unemployment rates came in lower than initially reported for most of 2025, with the December 2025 rate remaining at 3.6% and January 2026 rising slightly to 3.7%. County and city-level benchmarked data will be released on May 22, 2026.

Tax Commissioner Reminds Taxpayers to File Ahead of April 15 Deadline

North Dakota Tax Commissioner Brian Kroshus reminds individual income taxpayers to file by April 15 deadline or apply for extension via IRS Form 4868. As of April 6, over 282,000 of the expected 480,000 returns have been processed, with over 97% filed electronically. Taxpayers unable to file by the deadline should make estimated payments to avoid interest charges.

FCC Proposes Prohibitions on Import and Marketing of Covered Communications Equipment

The FCC's Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau and Office of Engineering and Technology have released a Public Notice seeking comment on proposing to prohibit the continued importation and marketing of certain covered communications equipment that has been determined to pose an unacceptable risk to national security. The action applies to communications equipment added to the Covered List in 2024 or earlier. Affected parties should file comments by May 6, 2026.

FCC Information Collection - Connect America Fund Phase II and Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Auction Support

The FCC published a notice and request for comments under the Paperwork Reduction Act regarding information collection requirements for Connect America Fund Phase II and Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Auction Support programs (OMB Control No. 3060-1256). The Commission seeks public input on whether the proposed collection is necessary, the accuracy of burden estimates, and ways to minimize paperwork burden, particularly for small businesses with fewer than 25 employees. Written comments are due May 6, 2026.

FCC Remittance Advice Forms PRA Review - OMB Control Number 3060-0589

The FCC invites public comment on extending OMB Control Number 3060-0589, covering FCC Remittance Advice Forms (FCC Form 159/159-C, 159-B, 159-E, and 159-W). The collection supports payment processing for regulatory fees, application filing fees, auctions, fines, forfeitures, and FOIA billings. The FCC estimates 238,044 respondents with a total annual burden of 59,511 hours.

CM-912 Form - Workers Compensation Office

The Workers Compensation Programs Office (WCPO) posted Form CM-912 to the Regulations.gov docket WCPO-2026-0199. The form relates to federal workers' compensation program administration. No new regulatory obligations or policy changes are established by this form submission.

CM-972 Form Draft - Workers Compensation

The Workers Compensation Programs Office (WCPO) has released a draft CM-972 form for public comment. The draft form relates to federal workers' compensation claims procedures under programs such as FECA. Employers, employees, and claims administrators should review the proposed form and submit comments during the designated comment period.

Notice of 2026 FASAB Meetings

The Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board published a notice listing its 2026 meeting dates on April 7, 2026. The Board will hold five meetings throughout the year to discuss federal accounting standards topics including government land accounting, leases, intangible assets, loan guarantees, and software technology. Agendas and briefing materials will be published approximately one week before each meeting.

CPSC Urges Families to Protect Children During National Window Safety Week 2026

CPSC has released a safety advisory in recognition of National Window Safety Week 2026 (April 5-11), urging parents and caregivers to take preventive measures against child window falls. The advisory cites CPSC data showing approximately 5,600 children aged 12 and under were treated in emergency departments in 2024 after falling from windows, with about one in three requiring hospitalization. CPSC is aware of at least 25 deaths among children age 12 and under due to window falls between 2021 and 2023.