AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoMedia & Jobs: McClatchy’s latest round of layoffs is hitting Idaho hard, cutting about 10 newsroom roles at The Idaho Statesman and gutting local coverage across the Northwest, with unions warning communities will lose watchdog reporting. Food Safety: Evergreen Fresh Sprouts LLC recalled 215 cases of broccoli sprouts tied to a multistate Salmonella outbreak that has sickened 22 people, with product potentially sold in Idaho, Montana and Washington. Agriculture: Hot, dry weather is pushing Idaho potato harvest earlier and lighter, with growers reporting yields down roughly 40–50 sacks per acre even as prices improve. Health Access: A new analysis warns rural pregnant residents may face longer drives for maternity care if Medicaid changes reduce coverage and hospital revenue. Community & Business: Boise volunteers packed 115,500 meals for the Idaho Foodbank for 9/11 Day, while a Boise Vegan Market continues to grow as local plant-based vendors expand. Energy Infrastructure: Great Basin Transmission broke ground on the Southwest Intertie Project-North, a 285-mile, 500 kV line linking Idaho and Nevada.
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