Morning News: Idaho National Lab Cleanup Company Gets Contract Extended, Lawmakers Get First Look At Chobani

Lawmakers Get Peek at Chobani – “Visiting members of the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee toured Chobani on Tuesday, getting a close look at the yogurt factory that will bring an estimated 400-500 jobs to Magic Valley.” Times-News

In Solyndra’s Wake, Solar Company Sees Bright Spot – “A small solar power company hopes to become a winner in a market littered with losers. San Jose, Calif.-based SoloPower is opening a $60 million manufacturing facility in Portland, Ore., Thursday as it works toward receiving a major government loan — like the one given to now-bankrupt Solyndra. SoloPower thinks it has a strategy to succeed where Solyndra failed.” NPR

Boise State seeks to redefine ‘well-educated’ – “After more than three years of study and discussion, Boise State launched its Foundational Studies Program this semester. The program focuses on moving beyond pouring facts and theories into students’ heads with a structure that makes critical thinking, innovation, teamwork, effective writing and communication essential outcomes of classes. “ Idaho Statesman

INL cleanup company gets 3-year contract extension – “The company overseeing an environmental cleanup project at the Idaho National Laboratory has been given three more years to continue its work.” Associated Press