AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEnergy & Industry: Idaho Strategies says its Diamond Creek rare-earth project found heavy rare earths along a 3.2-km lineament, including yttrium, with average grades of 1.8% TREO and HREO enrichment above 2,000 ppm. Power Costs Policy: The White House expanded its Ratepayer Protection Pledge for data centers, adding utilities and governors, while Congress advances a bill that would push large data-center loads to cover grid upgrade costs. Local Economy & Jobs: North Idaho College received a Caterpillar backhoe donation for its heavy equipment apprenticeship program, aimed at construction, infrastructure and timber workforce needs. Housing & Growth: Twin Falls is moving ahead with a 39-acre Cook’s Corner mixed-use plan to ease a local housing shortage, including commercial space and a storage/gas/convenience component. Agriculture: Idaho sugar beet growers warn foreign imports are undercutting prices, with losses reported at up to $500 per acre and lawmakers urging tariff action. Consumer & Risk: Kootenai County disclosed a March ransomware breach affecting sensitive personal data, including Social Security numbers and fingerprints. Everyday Costs: Idaho gas prices jumped about 10 cents overnight in multiple markets, with AAA citing higher crude costs amid Middle East tensions.
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