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When we think of what it means to be healthy, we often think of physical health--maintaining an optimal weight, eating well and not having any ailments slowing us down. ... Continue Reading
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June 23, 2019
Mike Drop -- Reforming Federal Law to Support Idahoans
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“Ninety-seven percent of land in Custer County is state and federally owned and exempt from taxation,” explained Custer County Commissioner and Idaho Association... Continue Reading
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June 10, 2019
Weekly Column: We Continue To Be 'Flag Makers'
Our flag is a powerful image of our national strength and American principles. The flag has stood on the Moon. Determined American soldiers raised our flag during... Continue Reading -
June 03, 2019
Weekly Column: Small Businesses Drive Our Economy
Americans turning ideas into jobs and opportunities have made our country into a force of innovation and productivity. The Idaho Small Business Profile issued by the... Continue Reading -
One of the ways we can honor fallen heroes beyond Memorial Day is by making certain that the benefits they more than paid for to ensure the wellbeing of their families after... Continue Reading
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May 20, 2019
Weekly Column: May--National Foster Care Month
On May 10, 1988, President Ronald Reagan issued a proclamation to observe the first National Foster Care Month. The proclamation followed the Senate’s passage of a... Continue Reading -
May 13, 2019
Weekly Column: A New Era For Nuclear Energy
A new chapter in U.S. nuclear energy started with the enactment of two pieces of legislation that further nuclear innovation—S. 97, the Nuclear Energy Innovation... Continue Reading -
The federal government should meet a high threshold of proving illegal activity when seizing personal property in a criminal investigation. The Internal Revenue Service... Continue Reading
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April 29, 2019
Weekly Column: Taking Action For Crime Victims
National Crime Victims Week is recognized each April to raise public awareness about the rights and concerns of victims and survivors of crime in the United States. This... Continue Reading -
April 22, 2019
Weekly Column: Earth Day--Bipartisan Conservation Success
At the end of last year, both the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives passed by overwhelmingly bipartisan votes one of the largest, if not the largest, environmental... Continue Reading -
April 15, 2019
Weekly Column: Tax Day Reflections On Tax Refom Benefits
This tax filing season is a reminder of the benefits of the 2017 tax reform law already being realized and the long-term positive effects taking shape. These gains... Continue Reading -
Sport fishing is culturally and economically important to families and communities all across Idaho. According to the most recent data available from the U.S. Fish &... Continue Reading
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April 01, 2019
Weekly Column: Indispensable Guidance Of Idahoans
Idaho families struggling with debilitating diseases, such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes, or less common and rare illnesses, regularly share their heartbreaking, but also... Continue Reading -
March 25, 2019
Weekly Column: Romance Scams Number One In Losses
In the past, I have written about tax season scams to try to help raise awareness so that Americans do not fall victim to fraud that robs people of their hard-earned... Continue Reading -
The Senate and House of Representatives both passed S.47, Natural Resources Management Act, by overwhelmingly, bipartisan votes, and President Trump signed it into law. ... Continue Reading
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March 11, 2019
Weekly Column: Celebrating Women Leaders Of Idaho
Idaho has been home to women pioneers, educators, civic leaders, elected officials, physicians, attorneys, businesswomen, writers, artists, innovators and more. The... Continue Reading -
March 04, 2019
Weekly Column: Recognizing Local Innovation
In 2017 alone, 1,432 patent applications were filed by residents of Idaho, and 752 patents were issued to Idahoans, according to the United States Patent and Trademark Office... Continue Reading -
February 22, 2019
Weekly Column: Priorities For The 116th Congress
As the 116th Congress has begun, work continues to build on the progress made in the last Congress in restoring prosperity, stability and liberty for our country. As a... Continue Reading
