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August 7, 2022 1:07 a.m.
Idaho ranks 48th in the nation for labor productivity
Doesn't mean Idahoans don't work hard
Despite ranking among the lowest states in terms of labor productivity, Idaho has a substantial tax surplus. Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates that Idaho’s labor productivity has ranked among the bottom four states for the past decade and beyond. Most recently, the Gem State was in 48th place.