AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoAI Energy & Chips: Air Liquide says it’s putting more than $150 million into an Idaho industrial gas facility starting in 2028, supplying ultra-pure nitrogen, oxygen and argon for advanced memory chip manufacturing. Data Center Politics: Spokane County commissioners delayed a vote on a data-center moratorium while records show commissioner Al French had long-running talks with officials tied to a massive “large load” project on the West Plains. Idaho in Congress: Rep. Mike Simpson marked his 13th term, highlighting his work on energy, public lands and wildfire funding, plus support for a Stop Insider Trading Act vote. Water Policy: Rep. Elijah Crane joined a bipartisan push for more federal drought relief investment for the Colorado River, with Simpson also cited for water and environmental policy involvement. Local Business & Jobs: In-N-Out opened in Twin Falls, hiring about 90 people at $17.50 an hour and drawing overnight lines. Courts & Schools: A Boise school district settlement over a mouse-infested classroom includes a required independent inspection. Consumer/Workplace: A class-action suit targets WinCo and its janitorial contractor over alleged wage and hour misclassification. Sports & Community: Former NFL lineman Jordan Devey, who coached in Idaho, died by suicide at 38.
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