WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * 24 Idahoans Receive Crapo's Spirit of Freedom Award * Washington, D.C. U.S. Senator for Idaho Mike Crapo announced the names of 24 Idahoans who are the recipients of his 2025 Spirit of Freedom: Idaho Veteran Service Award. The honorees10 veterans and 14 volunteerswere presented with the award at local ceremonies across the state. The Senator created the award in 2002 to recognize the invaluable contribu more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 13 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * Americans for Prosperity Expands Grassroots Network with 37th State Chapter in Idaho * Arlington, VA Americans for Prosperity (AFP) announced the launch of its Idaho chapter, marking the organization's 37th state with a brick-and-mortar presence and reinforcing its commitment to empowering citizens to shape the policies that impact their lives. While AFP is active in all more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 12 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * Americans for Prosperity Launches Idaho Chapter, Expanding Grassroots Power to the Gem State * Nov 12, 2025 by AFP Boise, ID - Americans for Prosperity, the nation's premier grassroots advocacy powerhouse, is deepening its commitment to Idaho with the official launch of its 37th brick-and-mortar state chapter. After several years of driving policy wins through a region more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- BlueRibbon Coalition (BRC), Pocatello, Idaho, has submitted a public comment letter to the National Park Service (NPS) addressing various opportunities for improving services on NPS lands and waters. The BRC emphasizes the need for increased recreational access while maintaining ecological balance across federally managed public lands. In the letter, BRC advocates for the reopening of Rincon Road, which is highlighted as a historical route that has been closed for decades more ST

BOISE, Idaho, Nov. 14 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Idaho posted the following new release on Nov. 13, 2025: * * * Cocaine Dealer Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison William Charles Jones, 34, of St. Louis, Missouri, was sentenced to 120 months in federal prison for his involvement in the distribution of cocaine in Idaho, U.S. Attorney Bart M. Davis announced today. According to court records, Jones was a high-volume cocaine distributor in the treasure valley. He more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- The Coeur d'Alene Tribe, Plummer, Idaho, has submitted a public comment letter to the Bureau of Land Management expressing opposition to the proposed recission of the Conservation and Landscape Health Rule. The letter emphasizes the importance of the existing regulations in promoting Tribal sovereignty and effective land management practices, particularly in relation to federal lands that significantly impact the Tribe's cultural and natural resources. In its communicatio more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 11 -- The Continental Divide Trail Coalition (CDTC), Golden, Colorado, a nonprofit organization representing over 70,000 supporters nationwide, has submitted a public comment letter to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) strongly opposing the proposed rescission of its Public Lands Rule. The organization emphasizes the significance of the rule in managing the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail (CDNST), which spans more than 3,100 miles across New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming, more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 12, 2025: * * * Crapo Announces Executive Session, Hearing on Rising Health Care Costs U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) announced the Committee will mark up the nominations of Arjun Mody to be Deputy Commissioner of Social Security, Jeffrey Goettman to be a Deputy United States Trade Representative (USTR), Julie Callahan to be Chief Ag more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Crapo Statement on Senate Vote to Reopen Government * Washington, D.C. U.S. Senator for Idaho Mike Crapo, Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, released the following statement after the Senate advanced a measure to reopen the federal government. The measure provides full-year appropriations for Agriculture, Legislative Branch and Military Construction-Veterans Affairs programs for the remainder of  more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Crapo, 25 Colleagues Applaud Trump Admin's Exclusion of UNRWA from Gaza Peace Process * Washington, D.C. U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) joined U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-Nebraska) and 24 colleagues in sending a letter applauding President Trump and U.S. Department of State Secretary Mark Rubio for excluding the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) from the Gaza peace process, citing UNRW more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Russ Fulcher, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Fulcher on Vote to Reopen Federal Government * "Regardless of the pain the shutdown inflicted on families, Veterans, and our troops, the Senate minority persisted in holding the government hostage unless they received taxpayer-funded healthcare for noncitizens and the repeal of much-needed reforms enacted through H.R. 1reforms that restored accountability in our federal healthcare programs and, as con more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Nov. 10 -- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints issued the following news release: * * * Groundbreaking Date for Jacksonville Florida Temple Locations announced for temples in Idaho and Nigeria Jacksonville Florida Temple The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced the groundbreaking date for the Jacksonville Florida Temple. Groundbreaking services will be held on Saturday, January 24, 2026. Elder Massimo De Feo,  more PR

BOISE, Idaho, Nov. 14 -- The Idaho Democratic Party issued the following news: * * * Idahoans Know Right From Wrong. Do Our Leaders? * There's something deeply wrong in our politics where the powerful protect predators over children. The latest release of emails between convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his convicted accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell makes that truth unavoidable. They show new details about Trump's long relationship with Epstein and the cover-up carried out by his White  more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Nov. 10 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news: * * * Jacob Alexander Schroeder, BA'22: Intellectual Curiosity and a Zest for Life * Jacob Alexander Schroeder, BA'22, of Boise, Idaho, died Dec. 6, 2024. He was 25 years old. Known for living life to its fullest, he achieved a great deal at a young age and was committed to his passions, which included international travel. In middle school he founded Imagine Balloons, using his balloon-twisting skills to rai more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- The Kroger Co., Cincinnati, Ohio, announced the launch of its 2025 Freshgiving meal bundle, offering customers a complete holiday dinner designed to feed ten people at an industry-leading price of less than $4.75 per person. The retailer stated that the package provides an exceptional combination of quality, convenience, and value, ensuring families can secure a zero-compromise holiday meal. The bundled offering features classic Thanksgiving staples and fresh ingredients,  more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Mike Simpson, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Simpson Secures Funding for Bingham Groundwater District * WASHINGTON Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson highlighted the inclusion of $700,000 in funding for the Bingham County Aquifer Data and Sustainability Project in Blackfoot, Idaho, at his request through Community Project Funding (CPF) in the Fiscal Year 2026 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration Appropriations Bil more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Rep. Mike Simpson, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Simpson Secures Funding for Boys & Girls Clubs of Magic Valley Expansion Project * WASHINGTON Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson highlighted the inclusion of $2,865,039 in funding for the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Magic Valley-Jerome Expansion Project in Jerome, Idaho, at his request through Community Project Funding (CPF) in the Fiscal Year 2026 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug A more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Rep. Mike Simpson, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Simpson Secures Funding for Buhl Fire Station * WASHINGTON Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson highlighted the inclusion of $3,375,000 in funding for the Buhl Rural Fire Protection District Station Project in Buhl, Idaho, at his request through Community Project Funding (CPF) in the Fiscal Year 2026 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration Appropriations Bill. "The Buhl Ru more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Mike Simpson, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Simpson Secures Funding for CAFE * WASHINGTON Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson highlighted the inclusion of $3,000,000 in funding for the Idaho Center for Agriculture, Food and the Environment (CAFE) Project in Rupert, Idaho, at his request through Community Project Funding (CPF) in the Fiscal Year 2026 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration Appropriations Bill. "Thro more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Mike Simpson, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Simpson Supports Funding Bill to End Schumer Shutdown * WASHINGTON Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson released the following statement after voting to end the Schumer Shutdown. "Senate Democrats, under Chuck Schumer's direction, held critical benefits and the livelihoods of millions of American families hostage for several weeks. In the end, they accepted the very same bipartisan deal that h more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Risch Honors Veteran-Owned Small Businesses * WASHINGTON - In honor of Veterans Day, U.S. Senator Jim Risch, a senior member and former chairman of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, announced the recognition of seven veteran-owned small businesses from across the Gem State as Idaho Small Businesses of the Month for November 2025. Each business will be recognized for its contr more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 11, 2025: * * * Risch, Shaheen Meet with President al-Sharaa of Syria U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), chairman and ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, released the statement below following a meeting with President Ahmed al-Sharaa of Syria: "We were glad to welcome President al-Sharaa to the United more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Risch, Shaheen Statement on Tanzanian Elections U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), chairman and ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, released the statement below regarding the recent Tanzanian elections. "On Wednesday, October 29th, Tanzania held elections marred by state-sponsored political repression, more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee released the following remarks from an Oct. 29, 2025, confirmation hearing. The nominees are Arjun Mody to be deputy commissioner of the Social Security Administration, Jeffrey Goettman to be a deputy U.S. Trade Representative, Julie Callahan to be the chief agricultural negotiator at USTR, and Thomas Bell to be Health and Human Services inspector general. * * * "Thank you to our nominees, Mr. Mody, Mr.  more PR