AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoWater Watch: Boise passed an ordinance that lets the city limit water use as Idaho’s drought tightens supplies, with officials warning the phased response could move from voluntary guidance to required restrictions. Public Safety: New laws also kicked in July 1, including higher semi-truck speed limits up to 80 mph on Idaho roads, plus Idaho’s shift to a firing squad as the primary execution method. Wildfire & Weather: Gov. Little proclaimed July 2 as Wildland Firefighter Day, while crews reported the Big Wood Fire in Gooding County contained at about 204 acres. Idaho Courts & Crime: Idaho’s new “no profit from crime” law took effect, and federal sentencing sent a Nampa man to 30 years for producing child sexual abuse material. Sports & Community: Boise State’s David W. Hahn was appointed BSU president effective July 1, and Boise State’s women’s soccer goalkeeper Sydney Smith is setting records as the team pushes for the NCAA Tournament. Holiday Prep: Treasure Valley and Southeast Idaho agencies are ramping up DUI patrols for the Fourth of July.
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