POCATELLO, Idaho, Jan. 7 -- Idaho State University issued the following news: A hands-on workshop at Idaho State University is helping train professionals to safely handle the fuels that will power the next generation of nuclear reactors. Called the ISU Hands-On Nuclear Criticality Safety Workshop, this day-long class is held in the Nuclear Engineering Lab on Idaho State's Pocatello campus. It covers what's happening inside a nuclear reactor as it approaches going critical. "Criticality simp  more

BOISE, Idaho, Jan. 3 -- The Idaho Democratic Party issued the following statement by Chair Lauren Necochea: * * * President Jimmy Carter's legacy is multi-faceted. From championing human rights and global health to strengthening working families, he was a selfless public servant. For me, Carter's legacy conjures the enduring image of him building homes well into his 90s. He said, "To have a decent place to live is to have a chance to live in peace and to have adequate health care and adequate  more

BOISE, Idaho, Jan. 10 (TNSsta) -- The Idaho Democratic Party issued the following statement on Jan. 9, 2025, by Chair Lauren Necochea: * * * Every legislative session, we see whether our leaders protect freedoms, lift families, and plant seeds for stronger futures. The opening week of the 2025 session highlighted the sharp contrast between the priorities of Idaho's Democratic and Republican legislators. Democrats are working to protect financial stability, economic opportunity, and healthcare   more

BOISE, Idaho, Jan. 9 -- Gov. Brad Little, R-Idaho, issued the following news release on Jan. 8, 2025: Governor Brad Little commented today on the Biden administration's refusal to remove grizzly bears from the endangered species list as requested by western states. "Despite a mandate by the American people in November and with fewer than two weeks left in office, the Biden Administration continues to think they know Idaho issues better than Idahoans. By not delisting grizzly bears in the lower  more

BOISE, Idaho, Jan. 7 -- Gov. Brad Little, R-Idaho, issued the following news release on Jan. 6, 2025: Governor Brad Little delivered his seventh State of the State and Budget Adress in the Idaho Statehouse today, outlining his key priorities for the 2025 legislative session in his KEEPING PROMISES plan. "The historic presidential election two months ago affirmed one thing - Americans want for our country what Idaho has - safe communities, bustling economic activity, increasing incomes, tax rel  more

BOISE, Idaho, Jan. 11 -- Gov. Brad Little, R-Idaho, issued the following news release on Jan. 10, 2025: Governor Brad Little joined the nation's Republican governors in sending a joint letter today to Congressional leadership expressing their support for President Trump's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Initiative, as well as emphasizing the importance of balancing the federal budget. "In my 2024 State of the State and Budget address, I announced I signed on as a member of the Gover  more

POCATELLO, Idaho, Jan. 10 (TNSwrap) -- Idaho State University issued the following Year in Review: As an eventful 2024 comes to an end, the Idaho State University Graduate School reviews this year's highlights. Recruitment, Enrollment, and Student Funding: Overall, graduate school applications increased by 3.68%, with a 24.82% rise in admitted applicants. The number of students accepting offers grew by 7.53%, and the percentage of newly enrolled students increased by 6.09%. Graduate school en  more

LEWISTON, Idaho, Jan. 9 -- Lewis-Clark State College issued the following news release: The Lewis-Clark State College arboretum has again received level one accreditation status through ArbNet. The accreditation period began in December 2024 and will remain active until July 2027. "We are thrilled to receive the Accredited Arboretum status from ArbNet and the Morton Arboretum, a recognition that highlights the LC State commitment to stewardship of our campus trees," said LC State instructiona  more

CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pennsylvania, Jan. 8 -- Westinghouse Electric issued the following news release on Jan. 7, 2025: * * * NASA and DOE Continue Collaboration with Westinghouse on Fission Surface Power Project * * * Westinghouse Electric Company announced today that NASA, working with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), has selected Westinghouse to continue development of a space microreactor design through the Fission Surface Power (FSP) project. The FSP project is focused on developing c  more