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January 17, 2022
Weekly Column: Working For Idahoans
An important part of the great honor of representing Idahoans in the U.S. Senate is keeping folks informed about legislation advancing in Congress. The following are... Continue Reading -
January 10, 2022
Weekly Column: Supporting Our Armed Forces
The Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) contains a number of provisions to provide resources to help Idaho’s women and men in uniform conduct... Continue Reading -
January 03, 2022
Weekly Column: Addressing Veterinarian Shortages In Idaho
Qualified veterinarians in agricultural communities across Idaho and the nation are a key part of maintaining animal health and welfare, and ensuring ranchers and farmers have... Continue Reading -
December 27, 2021
Weekly Column: Standing With Idaho Law Enforcement
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) reported violent crime was up 5.6 percent in the U.S. in 2020 from 2019. In Idaho in 2020, the FBI found there were 3,610... Continue Reading -
December 22, 2021
A Message from Mike: Reckless Tax-and-Spending Spree Bad for Economy and American Families
As Republican Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Finance Committee, I have taken every opportunity to push back against the Democrats’ reckless tax-and-spend bill that is... Continue Reading -
December 20, 2021
Weekly Column: The IRS Needs Reform, Not More Power
The reckless tax-and-spend legislation under consideration in the Senate is riddled with bad policy, from job-killing tax hikes to overspending that will continue to fuel... Continue Reading -
China’s encroaching aggression in the Indo-Pacific region is a threat to international and regional security. Trade is critical not just for economic growth and strength, but... Continue Reading
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December 06, 2021
Weekly Column: 2021 Spirit of Freedom Awardees
Since 2002, I have had the great honor of recognizing Idaho veterans and volunteers who assist Idaho veterans with the Spirit of Freedom: Idaho Veterans Service Award. ... Continue Reading -
November 29, 2021
Weekly Column: Idahoans Would Fund Windfall For Wealthy In Reckless Tax-and-spend Bill
The Democrats’ self-stated effort to “change America,” and to do so unilaterally through the budget reconciliation process, has revolved around an... Continue Reading -
November 22, 2021
Weekly Column: Thank You, Idahoans
The great people of Idaho are foremost among the blessings I am counting this Thanksgiving season. We have been tested by challenges this year, and Idahoans have... Continue Reading -
November 15, 2021
Weekly Column: Idahoans Deserve Full Vetting Of Reckless Tax-And-Spend Legislation
The U.S. House of Representatives is preparing to vote this month on an updated version of the Democrats’ reckless taxing and spending bill, despite many... Continue Reading -
November 08, 2021
Weekly Column: A Tribute To Atomic Veterans
Veterans Day, as we honor Idaho veterans and military families, offers a fitting time to recognize the immense service of a too often overlooked group of veterans--our... Continue Reading -
November 01, 2021
Weekly Column: Boosting Idaho Energy Innovation To Help Meet Environmental Goals And Support The Economy
According to a report by the International Energy Agency (IEA), approximately 40 percent of cumulative CO2 emissions reductions needed to meet sustainability targets... Continue Reading -
October 27, 2021
A Message from Mike: Outraged at IRS Reporting Scheme
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October 25, 2021
Weekly Column: Protecting Idahoans' Second Amendment Rights
The Second Amendment of our Constitution reads: “A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear... Continue Reading -
October 18, 2021
Weekly Column: Idaho-Style Alternative To Biden 30 By 30 Initiative
As Idahoans, we have a stronger incentive than anyone to preserve, maintain and enhance the land we call home—like reducing wildfire threats, improving soil health,... Continue Reading -
During the development of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2017, Republicans were keenly focused on how any changes would affect the overall tax burden on any one... Continue Reading
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October 04, 2021
Weekly Column: Double Death Tax The Wrong Way To Go
Small businesses are the backbone of our economy, and often when a business owner dies, the family business is tied up in their estate. Recognizing this, Congress... Continue Reading -
September 27, 2021
Weekly Column: Financial Institutions Should Not Be IRS Agents
Few things are more private than your household finances. Under the guise of closing the ‘tax gap,’ the Biden Administration and congressional allies are... Continue Reading -
September 20, 2021
Weekly Column: We Cannot Tax And Spend Our Way Into A Stronger Economy
The United States is experiencing record price increases and rising inflation, and Americans are rightly concerned. A recent poll said that when Americans are asked to... Continue Reading
