AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoIdaho Drought & Water Cuts: The Idaho Surface Water Coalition says water “simply is not there,” cutting deliveries up to 33% and forcing farmers to abandon fields as the worst water year in decades deepens. State Budget Watch: Idaho revenue collections missed the May forecast by $21.1 million, though the state still projects a positive ending cash balance as lawmakers near the June 30 close. Local Governance & Permits: Grangeville officials say the city can’t waive double building permit fees under current code, while airport-area land use shifts toward leasing discussions. Courts & Public Records: The Idaho Supreme Court will decide whether a former county clerk overcharged and violated open records law in a dispute over public-records fees. Agriculture Research: The University of Idaho’s Parma Research and Extension Center marked 100 years of agricultural development and field research. Business & Consumer Trends: A new report finds plant-based food purchases are strong in the West, with Idaho among states showing high household penetration and repeat buying. Energy & Data Centers: Avista paused processing for a large data center energy request, citing the need for broader coordinated planning and community alignment. Community & Events: Parma’s Inferno Bull Riding returns for its sixth year, and Bear Lake Watch is funding a quagga mussel decontamination inspection station.
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