Gem State

Traditionally, what's known as the Gem State's endowment lands, contribute about $60 million annually to schools.

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Traditionally, what's known as the Gem State's endowment lands, contribute about $60 million annually to schools.

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It would also give Wild and Scenic River designation to 316 miles of rivers in the Owyhee, Bruneau and Jarbridge river systems of the Gem State.

U.S. House votes to preserve public lands, Hastings prefers exploitation 2009

But despite the duds, Leung is actually a Harvard-trained researcher at a nearby university — not a grizzled Gem State native on the hunt for a new Winchester.

Authentic Americana 2009

So, on August 20, when Governor "Butch" Otter officially declared Idaho an inferno, the Gem State started making headlines.

Michael Ames: Larry Craig's Dry Hot American Summer 2008

The latest on the battle in the Gem State straight ahead in the CNN NEWSROOM.

CNN Transcript Jul 8, 2007 2007

He was also, in a way, one of us, a Northwesterner from little Payette, Idaho, probably the greatest athlete to ever come out of the Gem State.

The Seattle Times 2011

Governor Otter says now is the time to lure companies to the Gem State saying decisions being made in Washington and Oregon could lead to more business here.

KTVB.com Local News 2010

The idea of that has to seriously worry Idaho business leaders, and those tasked with encouraging them to come to the Gem State.

Ridenbaugh Press/Northwest 2010

As families around the country look to vacation near home in order to save money or time this summer, one Inland Northwest destination will allow you to discover just why Idaho is called the Gem State.

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