Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Idaho
65 Agricultural Groups Request Extension of EPA Comment Period on Draft Fungicide Strategy
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- A coalition of 65 agricultural organizations has urged the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to extend the public comment period for its Draft Fungicide Strategy to Reduce Exposure of Federally Listed Endangered and Threatened Species and Designated Critical Habitats from Conventional Agricultural Fungicides.
The groups, which represent a broad array of stakeholders including farmers, retailers, manufacturers, and state regulators, expressed concern that the current 6
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9 State Attorneys General Urge EPA to Add Mifepristone to Contaminant Candidate List
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Nine state Attorneys General submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the agency's Draft Sixth Contaminant Candidate List. The letter urges the EPA to include mifepristone and its approved generics as unregulated drinking water contaminants due to emerging concerns about their environmental and public health impacts.
The letter highlights that mifepristone is a synthetic steroid and endocrine disruptor commonly used as an abo
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Ahead of World Day Against Child Labor, the Child Labor Coalition Urges Federal Legislation to Combat Child Labor
WASHINGTON, June 11 [Category: Consumer Services] (TNSxrep) -- The National Consumers League issued the following news release:
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Ahead of World Day Against Child Labor, the Child Labor Coalition Urges Federal Legislation to Combat Child Labor
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Media Contact: Lisa McDonald, Vice President of Communications, 202-207-2829
Washington, DC -As the world prepares to observe World Day Against Child Labor on June 12, the Child Labor Coalition (CLC) joins today with Members of Congress, labor
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Attorney General Alan Wilson touts securing critical funding for ICE and CBP
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, June 11 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news:
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Attorney General Alan Wilson touts securing critical funding for ICE and CBP
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(COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson recently joined a 22-state coalition in a letter to Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune in support of the immediate passage of the Secure America Act. On Wednesday, President Trump signed the $70 billion legislation.
The Secure Am
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BYU-Idaho Radio Recognized for Excellence in Journalism
REXBURG, Idaho, June 11 -- Brigham Young University Idaho campus issued the following news:
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BYU-Idaho Radio Recognized for Excellence in Journalism
Both student reporters and their full-time mentors at BYU-Idaho Radio collected some hard-won hardware this spring for their excellence in journalism. Three students and two full-time staff at the radio station received multiple awards from the Idaho Press Club alongside professional media outlets from across the state.
"It's been wonderfu
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Colorado Cattlemen's Association Calls for Pause and Improvements in Gray Wolf Restoration Program
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Colorado Cattlemen's Association, Denver, Colorado, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service concerning the implementation of the Gray Wolf Nonessential Experimental Population Rule in Colorado. The CCA, representing livestock producers across all 64 counties of the state, expressed concerns about how the wolf restoration program is affecting ranching operations and urged the federal agency to take a more active role in overseeing and imp
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Endangered Species Protection Sought For Two Rare Pacific Northwest Wildflowers
WASHINGTON, June 11 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release:
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Endangered Species Protection Sought For Two Rare Pacific Northwest Wildflowers
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PORTLAND, Ore. -The Center for Biological Diversity petitioned the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today to protect two rare species of goldenweed - rough goldenweed and Palouse goldenweed -under the Endangered Species Act. The wildflowers are named for their bright yellow blooms and are found
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Evan Bates Named Spring 2026 CPI Supervisor of the Semester
POCATELLO, Idaho, June 11 -- Idaho State University posted the following news:
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Evan Bates Named Spring 2026 CPI Supervisor of the Semester
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The Career Path Internship (CPI) program is excited to announce Evan Bates as the Spring 2026 CPI Supervisor of the Semester. Bates serves in Idaho State Athletics, where he oversees marketing strategy, fan engagement, and creative initiatives while supervising CPI interns who contribute to many areas of the department.
Bates currently supervise
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Friends of Animals Calls for Protections and Stronger Nonlethal Measures in Colorado Wolf Recovery
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Friends of Animals, Darien, Connecticut, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service concerning the implementation of the Gray Wolf Nonessential Experimental Population Section 10(j) Rule in Colorado. The organization highlights critical concerns about current wolf management practices in Colorado, urging the restoration of full Endangered Species Act (ESA) protections for gray wolves and emphasizing the need to prioritize nonlethal conflict
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Huffman and Westerman Introduce Bipartisan Great American Outdoors Act 250
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, ranking member of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on June 10, 2026:
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Huffman and Westerman Introduce Bipartisan Great American Outdoors Act 250
Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) and Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) introduced the bipartisan Great American Outdoors Act 250 (GAOA 250).
"As millions of Americans are preparing to celebrate the
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Idaho Environmental Quality Dept. Awards $7,383,448 to the City of Kendrick in Latah County
BOISE, Idaho, June 12 -- The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release:
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DEQ awards $7,383,448 to the City of Kendrick in Latah County
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) today announced the award of a $7,383,448 low-interest wastewater construction loan to the City of Kendrick in Latah County, Idaho.
The funding will be used for wastewater treatment plant improvements, including upgrading from a lagoon system to a mechanical treatment s
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Idaho Experts Provide National Security Guidance to Washington
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho, June 12 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Idaho National Laboratory issued the following news release:
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Idaho experts provide national security guidance to Washington
The Idaho National Laboratory (INL) attracts the world's finest scientists and engineers to tackle the nation's most pressing national security challenges and keep Americans safe.
Their unique qualifications sometimes generate assignments requiring them to embed in federal organizations to support nation
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Idaho State Advising Symposium Seeks Presentation Proposals
POCATELLO, Idaho, June 11 -- Idaho State University posted the following news:
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Idaho State Advising Symposium Seeks Presentation Proposals
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The Advising Community at Idaho State (ACIS) is building on the momentum with another full day of professional development on October 2, 2026. We hope you come to spend a day learning, sharing, and engaging with colleagues who are passionate about student success.
Attendees are encouraged to submit a presentation proposal ! This is a great oppor
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Idaho State University Earns National Recognition for Preparing Future Elementary Teachers in the Science of Reading
POCATELLO, Idaho, June 11 -- Idaho State University posted the following news:
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Idaho State University Earns National Recognition for Preparing Future Elementary Teachers in the Science of Reading
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The undergraduate elementary teacher preparation program at Idaho State University has earned an A from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) for how well they prepare future teachers to teach reading to elementary students.
* Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education: A View g
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KFF: Maine Homelessness Falls, But More Than 2,600 People Still Without Stable Housing
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Maine recorded 2,695 people experiencing homelessness according to the latest Point-in-Time survey conducted by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in January 2024. Data compiled by KFF show that while the state's homeless population declined from the previous year, thousands of residents continue to experience housing instability, with the vast majority relying on shelters, transitional housing, and emergency accommodation rather than living unsheltered.
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KFF: New Mexico Sees Growing Homelessness Challenge as Unsheltered Population Remains High
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- New Mexico is facing a homelessness challenge according to the latest Point-in-Time survey conducted by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in January 2024. Data complied by KFF show that the state continues to struggle with both sheltered and unsheltered homelessness, reflecting broader national trends but with distinctive local characteristics.
According to New Mexico's 2024 count, approximately 4,649 people were experiencing homelessness on a single night.
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KFF: North Carolina Homelessness Surges as Sheltered and Unsheltered Populations Reach Record Levels
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- North Carolina experienced a sharp rise in homelessness in 2024, with the latest Point-in-Time count showing 11,626 people experiencing homelessness on a single January night, up from 9,754 in 2023. The increase of 1,872 people represents a 19% year-over-year jump, closely matching the national increase of 18%.
The KFF data, sourced from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's 2025 Point-in-Time Estimates of Homelessness, indicate that homelessness in North
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KFF: U.S. Homelessness Data Climbs Sharply as Unsheltered Population Remains a Major Challenge
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The number of people experiencing homelessness in the U.S. reached a record level in the latest Point-in-Time count, according to data compiled by the health policy organization KFF. The figures, collected during the last 10 days of January, provide a one-night snapshot of homelessness across all states.
The table, sourced from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's 2025 Point-in-Time Estimates of Homelessness, shows that an estimated 771,480 people were e
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LeValley Ranch Criticizes Colorado Wolf Reintroduction Management and Implementation
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- LeValley Ranch II Ltd. RLLP, Hotchkiss, Colorado, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Mountain-Prairie Region concerning the implementation of the Gray Wolf (Canis Lupus) Nonessential Experimental Population Rule in Colorado. The ranch, operating across Delta, Gunnison, and Montrose counties in western Colorado, expressed concerns about the ongoing management of wolf reintroduction efforts and their impacts on livestock operations an
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OHSU field surgical team flies to treat trapped patients onsite
PORTLAND, Oregon, June 11 -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news:
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OHSU field surgical team flies to treat trapped patients onsite
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Trauma surgeon Albert Chi, M.D., had a clear view of Mount Hood as he lifted off from the roof of OHSU Hospital aboard a Life Flight helicopter on Sunday, May 24.
Albert Chi, M.D. (OHSU)
He received the initial call shortly after 10:30 a.m.: A car-size boulder had rolled on top of a climber descending the mountain above Timbe
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Rep. Simpson Advances Funding for Steele Memorial Rehabilitation Facility
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Mike Simpson, R-Idaho, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Simpson Advances Funding for Steele Memorial Rehabilitation Facility
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WASHINGTON -Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson highlighted the inclusion of $2,000,000 in funding for the Steele Memorial Rehabilitation Facility Modernization for Rural Access and Safety Project in Salmon, Idaho, at his request through Community Project Funding (CPF) in the Fiscal Year 2027 Labor, Health and Human Services
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Rep. Simpson Supports Bills to Protect Taxpayer Dollars
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Mike Simpson, R-Idaho, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Simpson Supports Bills to Protect Taxpayer Dollars
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WASHINGTON- This week, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson voted in favor of several bills to protect taxpayer dollars and eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse within the federal government.
"Uncovering and cracking down on the billions of dollars in waste, fraud, and abuse within the federal government is one of Idahoans' top priorities," said Rep.
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Representative Kennedy introduces legislation to expand access to public lands for Americans with disabilities
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Mike Kennedy, R-Utah, issued the following news release:
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Representative Kennedy introduces legislation to expand access to public lands for Americans with disabilities
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Washington D.C. - Congressman Mike Kennedy, M.D. (UT-03) introduced the Outdoor Americans with Disabilities Act, legislation designed to modernize infrastructure, remove bureaucratic red tape, and expand accessibility across federal public lands for individuals with physical and mobility dis
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Rocky Mountain Wolf Project Urges U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to Support Colorado's Gray Wolf Restoration Efforts
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The Rocky Mountain Wolf Project, Durango, Colorado, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service regarding the implementation of the gray wolf nonessential experimental population rule under the Endangered Species Act in Colorado. The letter addresses multiple issues related to wolf restoration, management, conflict mitigation, and state-federal cooperation.
RMWP highlighted the critical role the 10(j) rule plays in the success of Colorado's
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University of Idaho Extension Boise program training veterans to farm
MOSCOW, Idaho, June 10 -- The University of Idaho issued the following news release:
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University of Idaho Extension Boise program training veterans to farm
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MOSCOW, Idaho - University of Idaho Extension is launching a new incarnation of its Harvest Heroes program in collaboration with the Farmer Veteran Coalition of Idaho and the city of Boise to prepare military veterans for careers in small-scale agriculture.
Extension is establishing a farm incubator for military veterans at Spaul
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Volunteers Needed for Physics Dept.'s Water Rocket Festival
POCATELLO, Idaho, June 11 -- Idaho State University posted the following news:
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Volunteers Needed for Physics Dept.'s Water Rocket Festival
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Your help is needed to create the next generation of rocket scientists.
Idaho State University's Department of Physics is looking for volunteers to help with this year's Water Rocket Festival on Saturday and Sunday, June 27 and 28, at Tydeman Park, N. 8th Avenue and E. Young Street. Volunteers are needed to help with setup and takedown, and to a
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Westerman and Huffman Introduce Bipartisan Great American Outdoors Act 250
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on June 10, 2026:
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Westerman and Huffman Introduce Bipartisan Great American Outdoors Act 250
Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) and Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) introduced the bipartisan Great American Outdoors Act 250 (GAOA 250).
"As millions of Americans are preparing to celebrate the 250th
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