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Perpetua Resources Secures $2.9 Billion U.S. EXIM Loan for Stibnite Gold Project, Advancing Critical Mineral Production

Perpetua Resources Secures $2.9 Billion U.S. EXIM Loan for Stibnite Gold Project, Advancing Critical Mineral Production

Perpetua Resources Secures $2.9 Billion U.S. EXIM Loan for Stibnite Gold Project, Advancing Critical Mineral Production

Perpetua Resources Advances Stibnite Gold Project with Anticipated $2.9 Billion EXIM Loan

Perpetua Resources Advances Stibnite Gold Project with Anticipated $2.9 Billion EXIM Loan

Perpetua Resources Advances Stibnite Gold Project with Anticipated $2.9 Billion EXIM Loan

Idaho Strategic Resources Explores Rare Earth Potential Alongside Gold Production, Diversifying Mining Portfolio

Idaho Strategic Resources Explores Rare Earth Potential Alongside Gold Production, Diversifying Mining Portfolio

Idaho Strategic Resources Explores Rare Earth Potential Alongside Gold Production, Diversifying Mining Portfolio

U.S. Export-Import Bank Highlights NioCorp's Elk Creek Critical Minerals Project to Strengthen Domestic Supply Chains

U.S. Export-Import Bank Highlights NioCorp's Elk Creek Critical Minerals Project to Strengthen Domestic Supply Chains

U.S. Export-Import Bank Highlights NioCorp's Elk Creek Critical Minerals Project to Strengthen Domestic Supply Chains

Representative Mike Levin Advances Bill to Prioritize Removal of Nuclear Waste from High-Risk Sites

Representative Mike Levin Advances Bill to Prioritize Removal of Nuclear Waste from High-Risk Sites

Representative Mike Levin, a Democratic Congressman representing parts of San Diego and Orange County, is actively pushing for the removal of spent nuclear fuel from the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station. He recently discussed his plan, emphasizing that getting this nuclear waste off the coast has been a top priority for him during his eight years in Congress. To address the risks associated with storing spent nuclear fuel at sites like San Onofre, which is located near earthquake faults and a large population center, Representative Levin introduced the 'Spent Fuel Prioritization Act.' This bill, co-authored with Republican Representatives Darrell Issa and Young Kim, aims to move nuclear sites with high seismic hazards, large populations, and national security risks to the top of the list for fuel removal and storage. The bill is currently awaiting consideration in the House Energy and Commerce Committee. Levin is also advocating for the creation of 'Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campuses' in other stat...

GlobalFoundries Breaks Ground on New Semiconductor Fab in New York Under U.S.-Japan Initiative, Bolstering Domestic Manufacturing

GlobalFoundries Breaks Ground on New Semiconductor Fab in New York Under U.S.-Japan Initiative, Bolstering Domestic Manufacturing

GlobalFoundries Breaks Ground on New Semiconductor Fab in New York Under U.S.-Japan Initiative, Bolstering Domestic Manufacturing

The Nature Conservancy and USDA Forest Service Launch $2.1 Million Forest Restoration in Idaho and Wyoming

The Nature Conservancy and USDA Forest Service Launch $2.1 Million Forest Restoration in Idaho and Wyoming

The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and the USDA Forest Service have announced a $2.1 million commitment to expand forest restoration activities across national forests in Idaho and Wyoming. This funding will support efforts to improve forest health and enhance community safety by reducing hazardous overgrowth that contributes to extreme wildfires. TNC will provide additional workforce capacity to assist with prescribed fire initiatives, ecological thinning, and other restoration tasks. The projects will concentrate on national forests located within the wildland-urban interface (WUI), areas where existing partnerships between the Forest Service and TNC are already established. These include the Caribou-Targhee, Payette, and Salmon-Challis National Forests in Idaho, and the Bridger-Teton National Forest in Wyoming.

Nampa Initiates Land Exchange for Residential and Commercial Growth, Preserving Lloyd Square History

Nampa Initiates Land Exchange for Residential and Commercial Growth, Preserving Lloyd Square History

The City of Nampa, Idaho, is undertaking a significant land exchange project aimed at fostering new residential spaces, commercial development, and public amenities. A key component of this initiative involves development within the historic Lloyd Square Park in downtown Nampa. Steve Jenkins, director of economic development with the City of Nampa, confirmed that planners and the Nampa Development Corporation are actively working to ensure the area's historical integrity is maintained throughout the development process. Mayor Darl Bruner emphasized the city's goal to transform downtown Nampa into a vibrant hub for both residents and businesses, with a particular focus on creating an environment where future generations and younger individuals are not priced out of the area. The Nampa Development Corporation anticipates issuing requests for proposals within the next month and aims to select a development partner by early 2027. Mitch Minnette, chair of the Nampa Development Corporation, described the project...

Westwater Resources Secures $25 Million EXIM Loan for Kellyton Graphite Plant Development

Westwater Resources Secures $25 Million EXIM Loan for Kellyton Graphite Plant Development

Westwater Resources Secures $25 Million EXIM Loan for Kellyton Graphite Plant Development

St. Thomas University Law Students Challenge Government Immunity in Ninth Circuit Case

St. Thomas University Law Students Challenge Government Immunity in Ninth Circuit Case

Third-year University of St. Thomas School of Law students, Miranda Sharp and Zachary Liebl, working with Professor Gregory Sisk in the Appellate Clinic, have argued before the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. They are challenging the federal government's claim of public policy immunity in a case where an unsafe road design allegedly contributed to their client's injuries in a car crash. The case, Sadie Gumusyazici v. United States, involves the government's failure to install a guardrail and placement of a hazardous utility pole on an Idaho highway on tribal land, leading to severe injuries for a passenger. The students contend that the 'discretionary function exception' to the Federal Tort Claims Act should not shield the government from liability for ordinary negligence, particularly when no meaningful public policy decision is involved. This marks the 15th year of pro bono work by the Appellate Clinic, which boasts a record of prevailing in over 75% of its appeals.

Idaho Governor Brad Little Signs Childcare Deregulation Bill Amid Shortage Concerns

Idaho Governor Brad Little Signs Childcare Deregulation Bill Amid Shortage Concerns

Idaho Governor Brad Little signed House Bill 243 in 2025, a legislative measure aimed at deregulating childcare services within the state. This bill was enacted in response to a significant childcare shortage impacting Idaho's workforce and economy. The deregulation includes changes such as the Coeur d'Alene Childcare Commission no longer issuing direct childcare provider licenses. Additionally, the bill altered the adult provider-to-infant ratio, increasing it from one adult for every four children to one adult for every six children. This shift has led to concerns among some local officials and childcare providers regarding the loss of local regulatory control and potential impacts on childcare quality and safety. The legislation is part of a broader effort to address the economic implications of insufficient childcare availability, which has been identified as a critical workforce infrastructure issue.

Crane Aerospace Electronics Secures $11.8 Million Defense Logistics Agency Contract for J85 Engine Rotary Pumps

Crane Aerospace Electronics Secures $11.8 Million Defense Logistics Agency Contract for J85 Engine Rotary Pumps

Crane Aerospace Electronics Secures $11.8 Million Defense Logistics Agency Contract for J85 Engine Rotary Pumps