AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoMicron’s $10B Boise bet: Micron says it will invest $10 billion over the next decade to build Micron Research Labs, a long-horizon memory and AI research hub headquartered in Boise, with a flagship facility expected to break ground in 2027 and partnerships with universities and the wider semiconductor ecosystem. Amazon Prime Air expansion: Amazon plans to expand Prime Air drone delivery to nearly 500 U.S. cities and towns by the end of 2026, with new hubs including Boise, aiming for lightweight package drops in about an hour. Local housing pressure: Post Falls approved a budget that raises property taxes starting in October to cover inflation-driven gaps and growth, while a North Idaho housing panel highlighted how permitting fees and delays keep starter homes out of reach. Housing permitting gets AI help: Cities are turning to AI to speed up housing applications by catching incomplete submissions, supported by a new federal Innovation Fund and HUD grants. Blaine County budget standoff: Blaine County delayed action on its FY2027 budget as coroner staffing plans sparked concerns about adding new salaried positions. Business & community: Caldwell’s Night Rodeo is projected to generate nearly $9 million for the local economy, and Cozy Coffee opened a new Burley location after moving from Heyburn. Energy & materials: Bunker Hill Mining and Silver47 announced a merger to create a U.S. silver and critical minerals champion.
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