Category Archives: Government Programs
DOE approves $2 billion loan for Areva’s nuclear facility in Idaho Falls
The U.S. Department of Energy Thursday approved a $2 billion loan guarantee for the French company Areva to build a nuclear power facility near Idaho Falls. The proposed $3.3 billion facility, called the Eagle Rock Uranium Enrichment Plant, could lead … Continue reading
Minnick, Simpson differ on $6 billion winterization program
Idaho’s two U.S. congressmen are split over whether the American people need another taxpayer-funded “cash for caulkers” plan, formally called the Home Star program. 1st District Rep. Walt Minnick voted “yes” earlier this month on HR 5019, the Home Star … Continue reading
Energy Resources director approves of progress of appliance rebate program
On Tuesday, IdahoReporter.com reported that in excess of $500,000 has been distributed by the state in an appliance rebate program funded by the federal government. Office of Energy Resources (OER) director Paul Kjellander said Wednesday he believes the program is … Continue reading
Six weeks in, $500,000 in state appliance rebate money used up
After more than six weeks of offering it, in excess of $500,000 of federal money being distributed by the state of Idaho for rebates for energy efficient appliances has been used up. The Office of Energy Resources (OER), tasked with … Continue reading
Idaho schools get $1.29 million in federal money to bring produce to students
As schools in Idaho are cutting back on funding for textbooks, transportation, and some sports programs, some school programs are receiving additional support from the federal government to the tune of approximately $1.295 million. Schools around Idaho – 78 of … Continue reading
Insurance director responds to AARP about Idaho opting out of high-risk pool
The director of the Idaho Department of Insurance said his agency advised Gov. Butch Otter to opt out of a new federally-funded high-risk health insurance pool for people with pre-existing medical conditions. Director Bill Deal repeated statements by the governor’s … Continue reading
Idaho’s exports up 54 percent from a year ago
Sales of Idaho products to other countries rose 54 percent for the first three months of 2010 compared to sales numbers from a year earlier. The Idaho Department of Commerce said Idaho businesses sold $1.2 billion in exported goods from … Continue reading
Ward offers his three-pronged solution for immigration woes (video)
In a short press conference at the Canyon County Courthouse in Caldwell Monday, Vaughn Ward, running against state Rep. Raul Labrador, R-Eagle, for the right to face Democratic incumbent Walt Minnick in November in Idaho’s 1st Congressional District, offered voters … Continue reading
Officials discuss teen suicide (video)
Schools officials, law enforcement personnel, and others came together Thursday at the LDS Institute of Religion on the campus of Boise State University to discuss teen suicide prevention efforts in the state. The event is part of a series of … Continue reading
Otter explains why Idaho’s opting out of high-risk insurance pool
Gov. Butch Otter said Idaho can’t pay for a second high-risk insurance pool, which is why the state is opting out of a federal program that’s part of health care legislation recently approved by Congress. The high-risk pool is for … Continue reading