AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoWorkforce Training: Gov. Brad Little signed an executive order creating Idaho’s State Workforce Pell Coordinating Council, setting up the next phase of the Workforce Pell Grant under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act to expand short-term training tied to in-demand credentials. Energy & Data Centers: Spokane City Council members proposed an emergency ordinance to pause new data center plans for a year, citing water and cumulative power impacts; the move follows community pushback and a petition drive. Transportation & Infrastructure: ITD announced the pedestrian portion of the Long Bridge in Sandpoint will close “indefinitely” due to structural deterioration, while separate nighttime I-84 lane closures near Heyburn run June 18-19 for paving. Agriculture & Livestock Biosecurity: Idaho added new animal entry requirements after New World screwworm detections in Texas and New Mexico, including tighter timing for veterinary inspections and documentation for movement permits. Local Business & Retail: Twin Falls’ long-anticipated In-N-Out build is nearing completion, though no opening date is set; meanwhile, Grocery Outlet announced leadership updates with a new CFO appointment. Public Safety on Water: Officials reminded Lake Pend Oreille boaters to follow no-wake rules and avoid illegal buoys as summer season ramps up.
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