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February 06, 2023
Weekly Column: White House Must Negotiate On Debt Ceiling
“Throughout our nation’s history, Americans have found the courage to do right by our children’s future. Deep down, every American knows we face... Continue Reading -
Supporting Idaho servicemen and women during their transition from military service back to civilian life is a meaningful way to help launch these dedicated men and women into... Continue Reading
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January 26, 2023
Continuing to Work for Idahoans
As the 117th Congress recently drew to a close, it is a good time to share some legislative and policy changes we made progress on over the last two... Continue Reading -
January 23, 2023
Weekly Column: Not Walking Away--Partisan Expediency Must Not Be Prioritized Over Genuine Solution To Farm Labor Shortage
Although efforts to reach an agreement on federal legislation to address the growing farm labor crisis have not yet succeeded, it is important to understand the recent history... Continue Reading -
January 16, 2023
Weekly Column: Bring Our Heroes Home Act
America’s servicemembers, past and present, have shown incredible sacrifice and dedication to defending our freedom. We owe it to our nation’s heroes and... Continue Reading -
January 09, 2023
Weekly Column: Idaho Law Enforcement--Selflessly Willing To Help
As another busy holiday season draws to a close and the new year gets underway, I am reminded of a critical segment of our population, who collectively never take a holiday... Continue Reading -
January 02, 2023
Weekly Column: Continuing To Work For Idahoans
As the 117th Congress (2021-2022) draws to a close, it is a good time to update Idahoans on some of the legislative and policy changes we made progress on over the past two... Continue Reading -
December 22, 2022
Weekly Column: Celebrating Adoption In Idaho
Adoption provides opportunities to turn heartbreak into love and growth for Idaho children in need of a loving home and the families who are blessed with their... Continue Reading -
December 19, 2022
Weekly Column: Our Bill Of Rights
Many do not recall that December 15 is an important anniversary for our government: we celebrate our Bill of Rights. As Americans we are afforded certain rights... Continue Reading -
December 12, 2022
Servicemembers And All Federal Workers Deserve Elimination Of Federal COVID-19 Vaccine Requirements
One may understandably, but unfortunately mistakenly, assume that at this point in the pandemic federal COVID-19 vaccination mandates have run their course, and Idahoans can... Continue Reading -
December 05, 2022
Weekly Column: Israel--Continued Work To Win The Peace
“We are going to win the war, and we are going to win the peace that follows.” These were the words of then President Franklin Delano Roosevelt in a... Continue Reading -
November 28, 2022
Pressing For Answers To Cancelled Prescription Contracts Hindering Idaho Veterans' And Servicemembers' Pharmacy Access
Idaho is made even greater by the more than 116,000 veterans, the 4,063 active-duty servicemembers and the 8,367 National Guard and reserve members who live here. We... Continue Reading -
November 21, 2022
Weekly Column: Idaho's Enduring Spirit Of Freedom
I have had the great opportunity this month to recognize 21 Idahoans with the 2022 Spirit of Freedom: Idaho Veterans Service Award. I created the award in 2002 to honor... Continue Reading -
November 14, 2022
Weekly Column: The Idaho National Laboratory's Nuclear Legacy
I was born just a few miles away from the National Reactor Testing Station the same year it proved we could use atomic power to generate electricity. In 1951, Walter... Continue Reading -
November 07, 2022
Weekly Column: Election Day And Veterans Day--Thanking Idaho Veterans For Securing Our Right To Self-Governance
Two important days to our republic are in early November—Election Day, this year on November 8, followed closely by Veterans Day on November 11. It is fitting we... Continue Reading -
All active duty and retired military personnel deserve to receive the full care and benefits they have earned. When Major Richard A. Star, namesake and champion of S.... Continue Reading
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October 24, 2022
Weekly Column: Supporting Idaho Children And Families
Anyone needing a reminder about fellow parents’ depth of love for their children just needs to witness a kindergarten drop off on the first day of school. Parents... Continue Reading -
Idaho’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) units provide critical services, and the dedication and hard work of the exceptional Idahoans involved in Idaho’s EMS... Continue Reading
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October 10, 2022
Weekly Column: Biden Administration's Lax Border Policies Have Opened The Floodgates Inundating Idaho Law Enforcement
The Biden Administration’s “catch and release” and porous border policies give drug cartels easy access to distribute deadly drugs, traffic unsuspecting... Continue Reading -
October 03, 2022
Weekly Column: From The Mailbag--Student Loan Debt Cancellation
As participants in the decisions made in Congress, Idahoans contact me with valuable input about the issues our country faces. Concerns with President Biden’s... Continue Reading
