Morning News: Idaho’s Exergy Says It’s Not Going Anywhere, How The Federal Debt Impacts Wildfire Policy

Kustra Optimistic In Face Of State Budget Cuts – “Boise State gets just 18 percent of its budget from state dollars. That compares to 43 percent back in 1997. Kustra says the University now relies more on student fees, federal grants, and private gifts. This year, in fact, marks the first time tuition and fees will generate more revenue for the school than state dollars. “ Boise State Public Radio

Exergy Says It’s Strong Despite Nixing Idaho Projects – “Exergy Development Group President James Carkulis pledged not only to complete dairy digesters near Twin Falls, but also to make good on tardy sponsorship bills for the 2012 Exergy Tour bicycle race.” Associated Press

Debt standoff makes agency fight all fires – “Meanwhile, the Forest Service’s total fire budget dropped by 6.3 percent this year, from $2.3 billion to $2.16 billion. The agency is fast approaching the $948 million budgeted for fire suppression. Tidwell said he might not have to transfer funds from other programs to the fire budget before Congress acts.” Idaho Statesman