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February 02, 2026
Weekly Column: RECA Assistance Available For Idaho Downwinders
This National Day of Remembrance for Downwinders is a fitting time to raise awareness about the new eligibility of Idaho Downwinders for Radiation Exposure Compensation Act... Continue Reading -
Idaho veterans and servicemembers give so much in service to our nation. Two recent actions will better ensure their access to safe and affordable housing. First, President... Continue Reading
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January 19, 2026
Weekly Column: Secure Rural Schools Extension Provides Better Footing For Idaho's Rural Counties
Thanks to the reauthorization of the Secure Rural Schools (SRS) program in December, rural communities in Idaho and across our country are starting 2026 on sounder financial... Continue Reading -
January 12, 2026
Weekly Column: Providing For Our National Defense
Since 1961, Congress has passed an annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that establishes or continues defense programs, policies and projects. The Fiscal Year (FY)... Continue Reading -
January 05, 2026
Weekly Column: Celebrating Idaho's Spirit Of Freedom
Every November since 2002, I have had the great opportunity to honor some remarkable Idaho veterans and volunteers for their outstanding service to our country and its... Continue Reading -
December 22, 2025
Weekly Column: Idaho Students' Ornaments Adorn National Tree
This holiday season, the heart and creativity of Idaho students are on display in our nation’s capital. Students from Bickel Elementary School in Twin Falls designed ornaments... Continue Reading -
In recent years, digital assets, such as cryptocurrencies, have become an important part of our global financial system. Because of its jurisdiction over federal tax policy,... Continue Reading
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December 08, 2025
Weekly Column: Celebrating Contributions Of Forensic Scientists To Idaho's Justice System
This past summer, the National Museum of American History, in Washington, D.C., hosted an exhibit entitled “Forensic Science on Trial.” The exhibition showcased the history of... Continue Reading -
December 01, 2025
Weekly Column: Thank You, Idaho Farmers And Ranchers
Many of us are shielded from the hard work of food production because of the unyielding work of Idaho farmers. Agriculture plays a critical role in our state’s economy. Row... Continue Reading -
Breakthroughs in early cancer detection can drive more effective treatments and higher survival rates. I have been a long-time proponent of legislation to ensure Medicare... Continue Reading
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November 13, 2025
Weekly Column: Honoring Idaho Veterans--People Of Action
Charles de Gaulle wrote in his War Memoirs, “Deliberation is the function of the many; action is the function of the one.” The Idaho veterans we honor each Veterans Day, and... Continue Reading -
September 29, 2025
Weekly Column: Suicide Prevention
One of the countless things I love about Idaho is that when there is a problem or someone is hurting, Idahoans come together to offer hope and a path forward. Over the past... Continue Reading -
September 22, 2025
Weekly Column: Investing In Idaho Through The New Markets Tax Credit
The New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) program is a market-based tool to incentivize investment in communities across the country. These incentives are important in a place like... Continue Reading -
September 15, 2025
Weekly Column: Investing In America's Forests And Watersheds
Natural resources and the environment are best protected through collaborative efforts at the local level. We must support watershed restoration projects that encourage... Continue Reading -
September 08, 2025
Weekly Column: Long-Overdue Justice For Idaho Downwinders
Days before the 80th anniversary of the first detonation of a nuclear weapon (the Trinity Test), Congress passed, and President Trump signed into law the One Big Beautiful... Continue Reading -
September 01, 2025
Weekly Column: Developing Affordable Housing Solutions For Idaho
Unfortunately, for far too many Idahoans, the dream of homeownership has been beyond reach, as the gap between the demand for affordable homes and the supply has widened. I... Continue Reading -
August 25, 2025
Weekly Column: A New Direction On Improving Forest Health
The reality of living in the West is the opportunities of our warmer seasons are often dulled by smoke-filled skies and the threat of wildfires. But, while the Trump... Continue Reading -
With dozens of estimates, analyses and opinions on the “cost” of the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) Act, the debate can seem complicated and confusing. While critics claim it... Continue Reading
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"When tillage begins other arts follow. The farmers, therefore, are the founders of human civilization." Daniel Webster’s 1840 quote above a doorway on the first floor of the... Continue Reading
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The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) has been signed into law, providing significant benefits to Idahoans, including cutting taxes for working families, promoting American... Continue Reading
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