BOISE, Idaho — Federal funding for Idaho's electric vehicle infrastructure plan was put on hold earlier this year, leaving the initiative in limbo. But just weeks ago, Idaho was told it would receive the last chunk of money it needed to finish the plan.

John Tomlinson, communications manager at the Idaho Transportation Department, said since 2022, Idaho, among other states, has been in the process of developing a plan to help bring more electric vehicle charging stations nationwide.

Under the Biden Administration, federal funds were allocated under the Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act for the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program, known as "NEVI."

"The goal of this program... get those drivers, get their electric vehicles where they need to go safely and securely," T

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