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How the memory boom is reshaping Micron's hometown of Boise, Idaho, with new millionaires, job growth, rising housing costs, and uneven wealth distribution (CNBC)
Micron’s memory-chip boom is transforming Boise, Idaho, creating new millionaires and expanding the city’s tech workforce. Housing prices have surged, driving up traffic congestion and widening wealth gaps among residents. The rapid job growth is reshaping the local economy, but the benefits are unevenly distributed.