Milk producers convinced state senators Feb. 11 to back a bill aiming to halt spying on their operations, a measure prompted by animal activists who captured cruelty at a southern Idaho dairy on film in July 2012. The Agricultural Affairs Committee voted to back what proponents called an “agricultural security measure” – and what foes .
MCCALL â The Idaho Association of Commerce & Industry has just presented Clif Bar Baking Company of Twin Falls with its 2021 Environmental Excellence Award during IACIâs 47th Public Policy Conference in McCall over the weekend.
First presented in 1997, the IACI Environmental Excellence Award provides recognition to businesses which, through innovative environmental leadership and accomplishment, have achieved outstanding results in environmental protection and enhancement. All businesses operating in Idaho are eligible for the award, including non-IACI members.
The Clif Bar project was selected by an independent review committee including Elizabeth Criner, Executive Director of Veritas Advisors LLP, who served as non-voting chair. Other selection committee members were John Chatburn, Administrator of the Governorâs Office of Energy Resources; Sam Eaton, Governorâs Director of Policy and Assistant Legal Counsel, Senator Jim Guthrie (District 28), Representative L