AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEnergy Policy: A Washington State Standard op-ed warns the Pacific Northwest power grid is drifting toward a crisis, arguing demand is rising faster than generation and transmission, and calling out lawmakers for not pushing faster infrastructure buildout. Antitrust/Pharma: Idaho AG Raúl Labrador announced a $29.6 million multistate settlement with Glenmark over alleged generic-drug price inflation and reduced competition, with Idaho urging anyone harmed to file claims. Idaho Courts: Gov. Brad Little appointed Pocatello native Jason Scott to the Idaho Supreme Court, filling the seat left by Chief Justice Richard Bevan’s retirement. Housing/Consumer Finance: Idaho joined a $15.5 million multistate settlement with mortgage servicer NewRez over “force-placed” insurance charges; Idaho refunds $22,419 to 16 borrowers. Wildfire Relief/Local Business: Storage Sense in Emmett is offering a free month of storage for wildfire evacuees, with climate-controlled and drive-up options. Local Government/Infrastructure: Caldwell finished emergency repairs on a Lake Avenue water main leak; Lake Avenue reopened, with a nearby road closure for utility work continuing. Business Growth: Birdcall says its first franchise-operated restaurant opened in Mississippi and it expects additional Boise, Idaho locations. Public Safety: A Malad store burglary led to a request for help identifying a suspect who stole a high-powered rifle and ammunition.
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