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Idaho secures EV funds, community projects, budget concerns

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Boise, Idaho. State entities announced statewide infrastructure, philanthropy and recent budget updates. Federal NEVI funding will complete Idaho’s electric vehicle charging plan after earlier delays, with about $29 million allocated from 2022–2026. Congressman Mike Simpson reported $3 million in community project funding for the University of Idaho’s Idaho CAFE dairy research center, now in phase two and slated to start milking 400 cows in early 2026. The Idaho Community Foundation opened the Minidoka County Foundation to support local charitable funds. State officials warned the 2026 Legislature faces a $555.2 million projected deficit. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

Prepared by Christopher Adams and reviewed by editorial team.

Timeline of Events

7 Dec 1916: Local report of severe burn after kerosene stove explosion.
3 Dec 1940: Mother and daughter hospitalized while giving birth the same week.
2022: Idaho began developing NEVI electric vehicle infrastructure plan under IIJA funding.
13 Nov 2025: Congressman Mike Simpson announced $3 million for Idaho CAFE community project funding.
3 Dec 2025: State officials warned of a projected $555.2 million deficit ahead of the 2026 Legislature.

Who Benefited

Local nonprofits, donors, dairy researchers, and Idaho agricultural stakeholders benefited from new philanthropic infrastructure, federal NEVI and community project funding, and planned research facilities that aim to expand charging infrastructure, applied manure research, and grant-making capacity.