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Troy Oppie
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Reporter and Host, Boise State Public Radio
Boise
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Film , Book Publishing , Comics , Parenthood
Everything NOT real estate -- globally.
Content
By Troy Oppie Verified| Idaho Matters@ The New York Times reported this week that the Trump Administration fired the entire staff of the low income Heating Energy Assistance Program, a more than four-decade old program within the Department of Health and Human Services that helps more than six million Americans afford their utility bills. In Idaho, 38,448 households used the program last fiscal year, according to the state Department of Health and Welfare, with $17.7 million provided to participants for heating and cooling bills.
By Troy Oppie Verified| Idaho Matters@ The private company behind efforts to capture and clean landfill emissions into natural gas at the Ada County Landfill says it is weeks away from delivering fuel to Intermountain Gas customers. Boise State Public Radio first reported on the project in January, now a group of citizens is questioning the safety of that gas. “For a long time, people thought mostly about PFAS leaving landfills in what's known as the leachate, the liquid that percolates through a landfill.
By Troy Oppie Verified| Idaho Matters@ The New York Times reported this week that the Trump Administration fired the entire staff of the low income Heating Energy Assistance Program, a more than four-decade old program within the Department of Health and Human Services that helps more than six million Americans afford their utility bills. In Idaho, 38,448 households used the program last fiscal year, according to the state Department of Health and Welfare, with $17.7 million provided to participants for heating and cooling bills.
Company Info
Boise State Public Radio
Boise State Public Radio is a nonprofit public radio network based in Idaho, operating under Boise State University for over 45 years. As Idaho’s leading NPR-member station, it provides a mix of news, cultural programming, and music through more than 30 broadcast signals statewide. The network began in 1976 as a student-run FM station and became an NPR affiliate in 1988, expanding its reach significantly over the years, including a recent expansion to Lewiston and Pocatello. The station produces local journalism, including the weekday public affairs program *Idaho Matters*, and airs national NPR content. It is also known for its classical and jazz music programming, curated by local DJs. Boise State Public Radio offers digital streaming options through its app and smart speakers, along with archival content that highlights its history. The organization is primarily funded by listener donations and local business sponsorships, aiming to engage and empower communities across Idaho.
Boise, Idaho, United States
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