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We recently had the opportunity to join in celebrating the completion of a very special project in Pocatello that is yet another reminder of the magnitude of respect and... Continue Reading
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Alex Adams, Administrator of the Idaho Division of Financial Management, shared remarkable results of Idaho’s Return to Work bonuses at a House Ways and Means Committee... Continue Reading
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May 17, 2021
Weekly Column: Confronting China The Idaho Way--By Innovating Out-Competing And Reflecting Our Values
China is a potent challenge to the United States on several levels--economic, strategic and moral. Republicans and Democrats can--and should--work together to formulate... Continue Reading -
May 10, 2021
Weekly Column: Tax Filing Complexities Highlight The Need For Easing Idahoans' Tax Filing Burdens
Tax filing season and Economic Impact Payment issues are the most frequent federal tax-related topics I hear about from Idahoans. Since coronavirus relief programs have... Continue Reading -
May 03, 2021
Weekly Column: Protecting Idaho Water Rights
Effective management of water resources affects the vitality of communities and their ability to grow and develop. Respecting water rights is a central factor in the... Continue Reading -
Over the last few weeks, I have heard from many Idahoans expressing their concerns with H.R. 1 and S. 1, the “For the People Act.” I share these... Continue Reading
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April 19, 2021
Weekly Column: Removing Red Tape Preventing Combat-Injured Veterans From Receiving Full Benefits
Idahoans’ input is extremely helpful as we work together to ensure federal laws are sound and federal services are accessible and effective. A great example is the... Continue Reading -
April 12, 2021
Weekly Column: Legislating For Idaho
As the 117th Congress is now in full swing, legislation is being reintroduced and work is underway on needed policy changes. Following is a brief overview of important... Continue Reading -
April 05, 2021
Weekly Column: Sound Immigration Reform
Throughout my time in Congress, I have consistently maintained there is a real need for a rational immigration policy built on several important principles. I have... Continue Reading -
A vibrant manufacturing sector is a cornerstone of strong economic activity and jobs here in Idaho and across America. Manufacturing accounts for more than 106,000 jobs... Continue Reading
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March 22, 2021
Weekly Column: Scrutinizing Federal Regulation
Major federal rules must be rare and well-reasoned, given their outsized impact. While Congress has enacted legislation attempting to curb federal overregulation, we... Continue Reading -
Prior to the recent passage of the American Rescue Plan, Congress came together five times to pass bipartisan bills totaling roughly $4 trillion to help Americans weather the... Continue Reading
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March 08, 2021
Weekly Column: Working Hard For Idahoans As Finance Committee Ranking Member--Trade Policy Focus
Free and fair trade is vital for Idaho’s $4 billion export industry. As Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee, with jurisdiction over reciprocal trade... Continue Reading -
March 01, 2021
Weekly Column: Working Hard For Idahoans As Finance Committee Ranking Member--Health Care Focus
As Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee, I continue to bring Idaho values of conservatism and commonsense to the work of the Committee. In a three-part guest... Continue Reading -
February 22, 2021
Weekly Column: Working Hard For Idahoans As Finance Committee Ranking Member--Tax Policy Focus
Serving on the Senate Finance Committee has given me the opportunity to help make a positive difference in shaping important policy affecting the lives of Idahoans and all... Continue Reading -
February 15, 2021
Weekly Column: Faulty Budgeting
Over the last year, Congress has come together multiple times to pass massive, bipartisan bills totaling trillions of dollars in relief measures to back the medical response... Continue Reading -
February 08, 2021
Weekly Column: Third Federal Judge For Idaho
In 1953, then-U.S. Senator Herman Welker (R-Idaho), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, made a convincing case for the addition of a second federal judgeship for Idaho... Continue Reading -
February 01, 2021
Weekly Column: Reflecting On Banking Committee Chairmanship
In the 116th Congress, I had the great honor of serving my second term as the Chairman of the Senate Banking Committee, which has broad jurisdiction over the financial system,... Continue Reading -
January 11, 2021
Weekly Column: The Taxpayer First Act
We have all likely heard some variation of the famous saying that nothing is certain but death and taxes. Given the preeminent inevitability of taxes, we must make... Continue Reading -
January 04, 2021
Weekly Column: Increasing Retirement Savings Opportunities
Saving for retirement is important but often difficult, especially when faced with the increased uncertainty of the pandemic. When paychecks have to cover mortgages,... Continue Reading