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June 16, 2014
INL Helping Extend Nuclear Reactor Lifespan
One of the great opportunities as a Senator from Idaho is being able to represent innovative industries and institutions that are leading the charge in tackling some of our... Continue Reading -
June 09, 2014
The Call Of The Trail
Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote, "The influence of fine scenery, the presence of mountains, appeases our irritations and elevates our friendships." Fortunately, in Idaho, we have... Continue Reading -
Those who argue that the Administration is right in excluding white potatoes as a nutritional option in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and... Continue Reading
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May 26, 2014
Honoring The Families Of Fallen Heroes
This month, I have the honor of presenting the Spirit of Idaho award to the mother of an Idahoan who lost his life serving in Iraq. She continues his commitment to serving... Continue Reading -
May 14, 2014
Working To End IRS Targeting
James Madison, the fourth President of the United States and arguably the "Father of the Constitution," understood that freedom of speech was instrumental in holding... Continue Reading -
Idahoans know the value of environmental stewardship. Access to abundant, clean water is a central pillar of our state's agricultural and natural resource heritage, providing... Continue Reading
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April 30, 2014
A Pioneer Lost But Opportunity Gained
Many people in Washington, DC, often comment to me about the physical beauty of Idaho-the majestic mountains, pristine whitewater streams and ample opportunities to hunt, fish... Continue Reading -
April 23, 2014
Reading: Filling Up the Information Bank
We live in an accelerating world. Advancing technology places an increasing premium on reading and writing well. Quickly understanding complex and evolving terminology is... Continue Reading -
April 09, 2014
Supporting New Farmers and Ranchers
Preliminary results from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) 2012 Census of Agriculture confirm that the average age of the American farmer is continuing to increase. ... Continue Reading -
April 07, 2014
Fannie-Freddie Wind Down Will Protect Taxpayers
Beginning last year, Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Johnson (D-South Dakota) and I held a series of in-depth hearings on how to reform our broken housing market. The... Continue Reading -
March 26, 2014
Healthy Foods Are the Pulse of Idaho
Getting out of Washington, D.C. and back to Idaho is rewarding enough; it is all the more so when I am fortunate enough to meet with Idaho students. I recently had the... Continue Reading -
March 17, 2014
Celebrating Agriculture
According to data from the American Farm Bureau Federation, in 1940, the average U.S. farmer fed 19 people. The number of people fed by our nation's farmers has steadily... Continue Reading -
March 10, 2014
Developing Leadership Among Idaho Youth
In 1962, the U.S. Senate passed a resolution to establish the U.S. Senate Youth Program (USSYP). The program creators recognized the important role of talented youth who... Continue Reading -
March 03, 2014
Idaho Olympians
Americans and people around the world have gathered by their televisions to cheer on athletes in the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics. Thanks to talented Idahoans competing this... Continue Reading -
February 24, 2014
Efficient Administration Of Justice
Ranking fifth in the nation, the Idaho Federal District Court was named one of America's most productive courts. The court has consistently ranked as one of the most... Continue Reading -
February 17, 2014
President Washington's Timeless Insight
With the help of Alexander Hamilton and James Madison, President George Washington presented his Farwell Address to the nation. According to the United States Senate... Continue Reading -
February 10, 2014
Farm Bill: Supporting Idaho Agriculture And Forest Industries
I joined a bipartisan majority in the U.S. Senate and voted to approve the House-passed Agricultural Act of 2014 conference report, known as the Farm Bill. All four members... Continue Reading -
February 03, 2014
Our Country Faces Serious Challenges
I watched President Obama's State of the Union speech interested to see what his view is on the current condition of our nation and the challenges he plans to address in the... Continue Reading -
January 27, 2014
Improving Wildfire Resources
The National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) reports that as of November 7, 2013 there were 1,456 wildland fires in Idaho that burned 714,057 acres last year. As more... Continue Reading -
January 20, 2014
Idaho's Volunteerism Worthy Of Praise
With the generosity of Idahoans in our communities, it comes as no surprise that Idaho ranks among the top states in its rate of volunteerism. The boundless charitable spirit... Continue Reading