AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoWildlife health in Idaho: Idaho Fish and Game says canine distemper has been confirmed in local raccoons after a surge in sick, unusually fearless animals reported around Pocatello and Chubbuck; officials warn the disease is almost always fatal for wildlife and spreads through bodily fluids. Grizzly bear management shift: Senators and Interior officials are backing a revised approach that gives western states more flexibility in managing grizzlies once recovery benchmarks are met, with Idaho Gov. Brad Little among those highlighted. Public lands & restoration: Rep. Mike Simpson’s North Rim Restoration Act is moving forward with a Senate hearing, aiming to accelerate restoration work in the North Rim area. Air quality and wildfire smoke: The National Weather Service issued air quality alerts for parts of Idaho and the Pacific Northwest, urging residents to limit outdoor activity as smoke pushes pollution to unhealthy levels. Conservation with an economic case: A new Idaho Coalition of Land Trusts study says the state’s land trusts generate about $190 million in annual economic activity, support 800+ jobs, and contribute over $7 million in tax revenue. Data centers and power costs: The White House expanded Trump’s Ratepayer Protection Pledge, adding utilities and governors including Idaho’s Brad Little, as the administration argues tech firms should cover grid and energy infrastructure costs rather than households.
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