AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoIdaho Education & Workforce: Idaho’s workforce is projected to grow faster than the U.S., with IDOL forecasting strong gains in both employment and labor force participation through 2034. School Funding: State Superintendent Debbie Critchfield is proposing a new K-12 funding model meant to better match today’s classroom needs, moving away from a 1994 attendance-based approach. Local Governance: Kuna is asking residents and businesses to weigh in on its updated comprehensive plan through Sept. 30. Public Safety & Risk: The Red Cross is urging Idaho families to prepare for everyday disasters, from home fires to wildfires. Food & Agriculture: U.S. potato exports show resilience, with Idaho pointing to continued growth in fresh exports even as the overall market softens. Health & Consumer Alerts: USDA recalled 1,500 pounds of imported Italian guanciale sold in Idaho due to possible listeria contamination. Business & Community: Rexburg’s Blister’s Barbecue marked 15 years, growing from a gas-station spot to a Main Street staple. Policy Watch: Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte backed a 4.7% flat income tax proposal, a move Idaho observers will likely compare to Idaho’s own flat-tax system.
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