AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoIdaho Politics: Ada County Democrats say they have a real shot at unseating Sen. Jim Risch, but they’re pressing David Roth to prove his campaign can turn around fast—or they may back independent Todd Achilles instead. Courts & Voting: A federal court fight over Trump’s push for state voter-roll data is hitting a wall, with judges rejecting demands for personal information and warning states run elections. Wildlife & Federal Policy: The U.S. Interior Department canceled a rule that would have given threatened species automatic protections, shifting more burden to individual plans—an Idaho-and-neighboring-states issue as grizzly management moves toward state control. Environment & Health: Extreme heat warnings are spreading nationwide as wildfires rage in Canada, sending hazardous smoke into the region. Local Government: Caldwell’s Rice House restoration is moving forward as neighbors question rising costs while the project aims to create emergency-responder apartments and a public coffee shop. Community & Sports: AC Boise rallied late to beat Portland Hearts of Pine 2-1, and Idaho Falls firefighters and deputies raised $11,800 for Make-A-Wish in “Guns versus Hoses.” Dark Sky: Sun Valley Resort became the first U.S. resort certified through DarkSky’s lodging program.
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