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January 20, 2025
Weekly Column: Abandoned Mines Cleanup Law Will Help Preserve, Protect And Enhance Idaho's Natural Environment
The beauty of Idaho goes hand in hand with our abundant supply of natural resources. Idaho’s vast natural and mineral resources provide high-paying, quality jobs and help... Continue Reading -
January 13, 2025
Weekly Column: Dealing With The Federal Government
An Idaho veteran honorably discharged from the military after 22 years of service had not received his separation pay after more than a year. His home was under foreclosure... Continue Reading -
January 06, 2025
Weekly Column: Strengthening Our National Defense
At the Republican National Convention in 1980, President Ronald Reagan said, “We know only too well that war comes not when the forces of freedom are strong, but when they are... Continue Reading -
December 18, 2024
Weekly Column: Christmas In Idaho
For 20 years, the Idaho State Historical Society produced a “charming, old timey newsletter,” called the Prospector, for Idaho students and anyone interested in learning more... Continue Reading -
December 16, 2024
Weekly Column: Celebrating Adoption In Idaho
For 25 years, National Adoption Day has been celebrated just before Thanksgiving, making the holiday season a beautiful reminder of the Idaho families who lovingly grow... Continue Reading -
December 09, 2024
Weekly Column: Idaho's Spirit of Freedom
Idaho, home to more than 119,000 veterans, is brimming with a sense of duty to our country and a deep respect for those who have backed our freedoms with their lives. Every... Continue Reading -
December 02, 2024
Weekly Column: Idaho's Native American Heritage
An exquisitely beaded pair of moccasins said to have been owned by Nez Perce Chief Peo Peo T´olikt are among the collection of the National Museum of the American Indian. ... Continue Reading -
November 25, 2024
Weekly Column: The Spirit Of Giving Runs Year-Round In Idaho
Thanksgiving offers us an annual opportunity to acknowledge and reflect on our blessings. One of the many blessings that continue to make Idaho such a great place to live are... Continue Reading -
November 18, 2024
Weekly Column: Honoring Idaho's Vietnam Veterans--A Part Of Us And A Part Of Our History
On Veterans Day in 1984, our 40th President Ronald Reagan spoke at the dedication ceremonies for the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Statue, the statue of three servicemen... Continue Reading -
November 11, 2024
Weekly Column: Veterans Day--Honoring Idaho Veterans
Idahoans come together each Veterans Day to honor Idaho Veterans, because you clearly understand the importance of what veterans give each of us as Americans. We are born... Continue Reading -
November 04, 2024
Weekly Column: Safeguarding Resources For Idaho Crime Victims
Each year, Idahoans and Americans throughout our country raise awareness about support for crime victims and reenergize efforts to reduce crime and honor victims and their... Continue Reading -
October 28, 2024
Weekly Column: Keeping Idaho's And America's Missing Servicemembers At The Forefront Of Our National Conscience
Through a Congressional Record Statement, I had the opportunity to honor Idaho’s and all of America’s prisoners of war (POW)s and missing in action (MIA), recognize the... Continue Reading -
October 21, 2024
Weekly Column: The IRA's Health Care-Lessness
The Biden-Harris Administration’s Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) misdiagnosed the health care access and affordability problem and prescribed bureaucratic, big-government,... Continue Reading -
October 14, 2024
Weekly Column: Protecting Idaho Taxpayers From Shouldering The Cost Of Inflation Reduction Act Failures
For decades, the saying that “Nothing is so permanent as a temporary government program” has proven true. This adage should compel caution from policymakers and the public... Continue Reading -
October 07, 2024
Weekly Column: Tax-Cut Expiration Would Hurt Small Businesses
About 15 years ago, Stephanie Camarillo took a chance and purchased Molly Maid, a residential-cleaning franchise in Boise, Idaho. Stephanie now is responsible for 33... Continue Reading -
September 30, 2024
Weekly Column: Will Kamala Harris Let The Trump Tax Cuts Expire?
During the presidential debate, Vice President Kamala Harris claimed to be the only candidate with a plan to help working-class people. But when given the opportunity to... Continue Reading -
September 23, 2024
Weekly Column: Investing In Idaho Through Opportunity Zones
As Congress begins to consider extending Republicans’ 2017 tax law, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), we must prioritize incentives with a track record of encouraging growth... Continue Reading -
September 16, 2024
Weekly Column: A Step Closer To A Third Federal Judge For Idaho
Idaho has needed a third federal judge for decades, and has been in a judicial emergency since 2003. I have fought for passage of legislation like S. 4199, the Judicial... Continue Reading -
September 09, 2024
Weekly Column: From The Mailbag--Protecting Women And Girls In Sports
As participants in the decisions made in Congress, Idahoans contact me regularly with valuable input about the issues our country faces. The Protection of Women and Girls in... Continue Reading -
September 02, 2024
Weekly Column: A Call To Extend The 2017 Tax Cuts And Jobs Act
Vice President Harris has said she would raise the corporate tax rate; she has previously supported repealing Republicans’ tax cuts altogether. With many of the... Continue Reading
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