AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoBoise Airport Leadership: Boise Airport Director Rebecca Hupp will retire June 19 after 14 years, credited with record passenger growth to 5 million in 2025 and major terminal, parking, security, and gate expansion plans. Idaho Agriculture & Health: Highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza has resurfaced in Idaho dairy herds, with federal officials confirming five new infected herds in mid-April after detections had been absent since December 2025. Healthcare Costs & Coverage: New data show more Americans are dropping or being kicked off Obamacare plans for non-payment, with Idaho enrollment shrinking by 24,402 versus 15,866 a year earlier—an affordability pressure point ahead of November. Housing Affordability: Nationally, homebuyer affordability slipped in April as the median mortgage payment for purchase applicants rose to $2,152, though it remains better than a year ago. Regulatory Calendar: FCC deadlines in June include Annual EEO Public File Reports due June 1 for stations with five-plus full-time employees in Idaho and other states, plus foreign sponsorship identification compliance. Local Economy/Business: Idaho’s 831(b) Institute says it earned major accreditation to offer continuing education credits for micro-captive insurance and enterprise risk management professionals. Public Safety/Environment: A judge permanently halted radioactive waste shipments to a Wayne County landfill, citing rising long-term health risks. Research in Idaho: UI’s spore trap network will expand disease detection for beets, onions, and potatoes, with traps placed mid-June and results expected by early July.
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