News Releases
Crapo Calls Latest Round Of Grants â??Timelyâ??
ashington, DC â??Seven more Idaho communities are in line to receive fire grants under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program, according to Idaho Senator Mike Crapo. â??These grants are especially timely in light of the terrible and deadly fires burning in Idaho today,â?? said Crapo. â??The communities of Orofino, Eagle, Marsing, Elba, Salmon, Wendell, and Pocatello will be equipped to enhance their operations and safety budget to the benefit of their residents.â??According to the Departme… Continue Reading
March 08, 2005
SENATE CONFIRMS NEW ENERGYSECRETARY
WASHINGTON,D.C.â??The United States Senate confirmed Dr. Samuel Bodman to be the next Secretary ofEnergy. Idaho Senators Larry Craig andMike Crapo supported Dr. Bodman. â??During his confirmation hearing, Dr.Bodman addressed a number of issues important toIdaho, especially theIdahoNational Laboratory. He demonstrated a deep conviction to thepromotion of nuclear energy and to strengthening the Lab. In addition, he understands the need for anenergy policy and will work with Congress to enact and i… Continue Reading
March 08, 2005
Crapo: States Should Determine Roadless Rules
Washington, DC - Idaho Senator Mike Crapo says he is disappointed the Bush Administration has chosen to retain much of the former Roadless Rule imposed by former President Clinton, but adds the ability of states to offer input is a step forward. Crapo noted the lack of adequate public input in writing the original rule may be offset if state governors and other leaders now have the chance to make changes under the new proposal from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.â??I am disappointed the Fore… Continue Reading
March 08, 2005
Idaho Delegation Commends Flexibility Added To Haying And Grazing
Washington, DC - The new terminal building recently opened at the Boise Air Terminal will soon be complemented by improvements at the airportâ??s passenger security and baggage handling areas as well as improvements to aircraft taxiways. Idaho Senators Larry Craig and Mike Crapo and Idaho Representatives Mike Simpson and C.L. â??Butchâ?? Otter today announced a $7.3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation that will help fund the improvements."I am glad to see Boise Airport … Continue Reading
March 08, 2005
Delegation Welcomes Early Release Of Pilt Funds
Washington, DC â?? As part of an accelerated payment schedule, Idahoâ??s counties are now in receipt of millions of federal dollars from the federal governmentâ??s Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) program. Idahoâ??s congressional delegation applauded the release of the funds by the Department of Interior. The funds compensate counties for non-taxable federal lands located within their boundaries. For fiscal year 2003, Idahoâ??s counties will receive a total of more than $15 million, which is a li… Continue Reading
March 08, 2005
Crapo Introduces Forest Health Bill
Washington, DC - Idaho Senator Mike Crapo and Arkansas Senator Blanche Lincoln today introduced bipartisan legislation seeking to improve the health of the nationâ??s forests and preserve ecosystems and jobs. The legislation, Americaâ??s Healthy Forests Restoration and Research Act, builds on a measure (H.R. 1904, the Healthy Forest Restoration Act), that passed the House of Representatives with widespread support. H.R. 1904 is scheduled to be marked up tomorrow by the Senate Agriculture Committ… Continue Reading
March 08, 2005
Crapo Hires New Subcommittee Staff Director
Washington, DC â??Idaho Senator Mike Crapo has hired Greg Schildwachter as the staff director on the Senate Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Water. Schildwachter will begin his duties on July 23rd and will be based out of Washington, D.C.â??Greg and I share many goals regarding the issues that the EPW subcommittee handles, and he will be the point person on salmon recovery, endangered species reform and related issues,â?? Crapo said. â??His professional backg… Continue Reading
March 08, 2005
Idaho Cities To Receive Fire Funds
Washington, DC â?? Three more fire departments in Idaho will receive grants from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, according to Idaho Senator Mike Crapo. â??This is terrific news for the communities of Meridian, Challis and Salmon,â?? said Crapo. â??The addition of a firefighting vehicle for the North Custer Rural Fire District will enhance its ability to respond more effectively to fire and fire-related hazards in Challis and the surrounding area. The Meridian Fire Department will be ab… Continue Reading
March 08, 2005
Crapo To Announce Domestic Violence Grant, Join Sho-Ban/Doe Softball Game, And Host Salmon Recovery Meeting
Idaho Senator Mike Crapo has scheduled the following events in Idaho for August 7 and 9. Media is invited to attend the events as listed. For additional information, please contact Susan Wheeler or Lindsay Nothern at the number listed above.Thursday, August 711:30 a.m.Idaho Falls â?? No-host Community Leader Luncheon, Red Lion Hotel.2:00 p.m.Idaho Falls - News conference with the Idaho Coalition on Sexual and Domestic Violence and several other assistance organizations regarding a grant and publ… Continue Reading
March 08, 2005
Crapo Recognized For Telehealth Work
Washington, DC â??Idaho Senator Mike Crapo was recognized during a Capitol Hill event this week for his efforts on telehealth and interactive medical technology. The Steering Committee on Telehealth and Healthcare Informatics presented Crapo with a Recognition Award for his work on those issues. Representatives from Idaho State University in Pocatello participated in the telehealth event; the Institute of Rural Health at ISU has provided significant leadership for telehealth technology in Idaho.… Continue Reading
March 08, 2005
BPA RATE INCREASE EXCLUDED FROM BUDGET
WASHINGTON, D.C. â?? Idaho Senators Larry Craig and Mike Crapo announced today that they were successful in efforts to block the inclusion of a proposal for Power Marketing Administrations, such as the Bonneville Power Administration, to charge market-based rates. The Presidentâ??s budget included such a proposal, which would be a shift in the charter of the BPA and result in up to 20 percent annual power rate increases. Two weeks ago, Craig stated to Deputy Secretary of Energy nominee Clay Sell… Continue Reading
March 08, 2005
Crapo Amendment Brings Money To Idaho Airports
Washington, DC - Under an amendment authored by Idaho Senator Mike Crapo and included in todayâ??s successful passage of S. 824, the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act, Idahoâ??s airports will see an increase in the federal governmentâ??s share of certain airport improvement projects.â??This is an important funding step for Idahoâ??s airports,â?? Crapo said. â??Because so much of Idaho is owned by the federal government, our state and its local governments are limited to a much … Continue Reading
March 08, 2005
Idaho Delegation Urges Application Of EPA Guidance On Pesticides,
Washington, DC â?? Local water districts in Idaho will not have to obtain National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for the application of pesticides and herbicides to waterways according to a recent Environmental Protection Agency guidance, and Idaho Senators Mike Crapo and Larry Craig and Idaho Representatives Mike Simpson and C.L. â??Butchâ?? Otter are commending the EPAâ??s action and urging the full application of the guidance in EPA Region 10, which covers Idaho, Wash… Continue Reading
March 08, 2005
IDAHO DELEGATION HELPS WIN BEEF TRADE CONCESSIONS
Washington, DC â?? Secretary Mike Johnanns responded to concerns of the of Idaho Senators Mike Crapo and Larry Craig and Idaho Congressmen Mike Simpson and C.L. â??Butchâ?? Otter and many in the U.S. cattle industry in delaying a provision of a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) rule that would have allowed for the importation of beef product over 30 months of age. The U.S. border has been closed to imports of cattle and some beef products from Canada following the discovery of Bovine Spongif… Continue Reading
March 08, 2005
Crapo To Hand Out Free Books On Saturday
Washington, DC â?? Organizations from throughout the state will be in Twin Falls on Saturday to pick up books for low-income students, and Idaho Senator Mike Crapo will be on hand to help load the shipments. Crapo has partnered with the national nonprofit First Book program to give away 100,000 books in Idaho, and groups from as far away as Worley, Nampa, Montpelier, Riggins, Lewiston, and Coeur dâ??Alene will be picking up books for distribution in their local communities. Idaho Superintendent … Continue Reading
March 08, 2005
Crapo Statement On Senator Thurmond
Washington, DC - Idaho Senator Mike Crapo issued the following statement today on the passing of former South Carolina Senator Strom Thurmond at age 100: "It really is the end of an area for the U.S. Senate because we will never see another like Senator Thurmond. His many decades of work in Washington stand as a testament to those of us in public service. I am fortunate to have served with him in Washington. He will be missed by many in Congress, in South Carolina, and across America."… Continue Reading
March 08, 2005
Crapoâ??s Lewiston Office Is Moving
Washington, DC - Idaho Senator Mike Crapoâ??s Lewiston office is moving to a new location in downtown Lewiston this week. The office, presently located at 111 Main Street, will be closed Tuesday for the move and reopen Wednesday, July 30th, in its new location at 313 D Street, Suite 105.Crapo will host an open house at the new office location next month during a visit to the Lewiston, Moscow, and Lapwai areas. The open house, which is scheduled to coincide with morning drive time, is set to run … Continue Reading
March 08, 2005
Crapo Calls For Quick Passage Of Forest Health Bills As Western Fires
Washington, DC - Western residents and forest ecosystems need the immediate help contained in the Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003, Idaho Senator Mike Crapo told a Senate committee hearing he chaired today to open discussion on the bill. Crapo chairs the forestry subcommittee of the Senate Agriculture Committee, and said the billâ??s provisions to streamline forest management decisions are critical. â??We need to move the focus from what we take, to what we leave,â?? Crapo said in agreein… Continue Reading
March 08, 2005
NEW CANADIAN BEEF IMPORT RULE HARMFUL TO IDAHO
Washington DC - Idaho Senators Larry Craig and Mike Crapo, along with Congressmen Mike Simpson and C.L. "Butch" Otter, expressed their concerns to Agriculture Secretary Michael Johanns today over the possible impact on Idaho beef producers from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's recent decision to reopen cattle markets between the United States and Canada. The new rule is set to be implemented March 7 if finalized. It would prohibit live cattle over the age of 30 months from ente… Continue Reading
March 08, 2005
Homeland Security Appropriations Passes
Washington, DC â?? The Senate approved $29.3 billion to fund the new Department of Homeland Security last night, according to Idaho Senator Mike Crapo. â??The Senate version includes important increases in our investment for the Coast Guard, terrorism prevention, and border security above and beyond what were asked for by the administration,â?? said Crapo. â??This funding will enable the Department of Homeland Security to better safeguard our nation against attacks. The threat of terrorism is ve… Continue Reading
