BOISE, Idaho, Aug. 22 -- The Idaho Democratic Party issued the following statement by Chair Lauren Necochea: * * * A Message from the Chair: Let's Be Honest About Budget Failures * Idahoans want honesty from their leaders. So, let's be real: the current regime is bungling the economy and Idaho's revenue is plummeting. Governor Brad Little just announced mid-year "holdbacks," budget cuts usually reserved for emergencies. But you would not know it from his press release. He's spinning the su more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- The BlueRibbon Coalition, Pocatello, Idaho, has sent a public comment letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) advocating for the proposed removal of the Gila chub (Gila intermedia) from the Federal List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife. The nonprofit organization, which promotes responsible recreation and conservation, argues that the Gila chub does not qualify as a distinct species under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The coalition emphasizes that lead more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following commentary on Aug. 21, 2025: * * * Ruby Ridge, Waco and other bad days for the FBI By Ken Braun On this day in 1992, Federal Marshals in the Idaho panhandle attempted to serve a warrant on Randy Weaver, touching off a deadly confrontation and standoff that soon involved the FBI's Hostage Rescue Team. The InfluenceWatch profile of the Federal Bureau of Investigation provides this description of the violent controversy:  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Crapo Releases Preliminary Housing Survey Summary * Boise, Idaho-- At a roundtable discussion with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner and other local housing stakeholders, U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) shared preliminary details of the results of his 2025 Housing Survey. The Survey was conducted from March 31, 2025, to May 31, 2025. It garnered over 5,000 r more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Crapo, HUD Secretary Turner Visit Idaho's First Opportunity Zone Project, Highlight Benefits of Program's Permanent Expansion * Twin Falls, Idaho \--U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner visited 2 nd South Market, Idaho's first completed Opportunity Zone (OZ) project and Idaho's first food hall. During their visit to the Magic more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Crapo: OBBB Makes Americans More Prosperous Boise, Idaho--During the Senate state work period, Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) spoke at an Idaho event with Americans for Prosperity (AFP) to discuss the ways the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB) builds on the Trump tax credits by making provisions permanent and delivering additional middle-c more PR

BUFFALO, New York, Aug. 22 -- Delaware North issued the following news release: * * * Delaware North unveils first phase of new dining concepts at Boise Airport BOISE, IDAHO (August 21, 2025) - Delaware North, a global leader in hospitality and entertainment, has officially launched the first phase of its reimagined food and beverage program at Boise Airport (BOI), introducing a dynamic mix of local favorites designed to reflect the city's vibrant culture and culinary spirit. The program bui more PR

HAILEY, Idaho, Aug. 21 [Category: Environment] -- The Western Watersheds Project posted the following news release: * * * Federal Gunmen Shoot Endangered Mexican Gray Wolf Pup, Target Second Wolf * SILVER CITY, N.M. -- Newly released records reveal that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recently ordered the U.S. Department of Agriculture to kill two genetically valuable Mexican gray wolves. One of them -- a 3-month-old female pup on the Gila National Forest in New Mexico -- was shot from t more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Rep. Russ Fulcher, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Fulcher Reintroduces 'One Subject At A Time Act' Ahead of Fiscal Year Deadline * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Congressman Russ Fulcher (Idaho-01) has reintroduced H.R. 4324, the One Subject at a Time Act. The legislation comes as the federal government nears its fiscal year-end deadline on September 30, marking Congress's annual cutoff to enact appropriations bills. "Congress must address its broken b more PR

BOISE, Idaho, Aug. 14 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Idaho issued the following new release: * * * Gang Member Sentenced to Over 15 Years in Federal Prison Tobias Leary, 44, of Caldwell, was sentenced to 188 months in federal prison for distribution of methamphetamine and unlawfully possessing a firearm, Acting U.S. Attorney Justin Whatcott announced today. U.S. District Judge Amanda K. Brailsford also ordered Leary to serve five years of supervised release following h more PR

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho, Aug. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Idaho National Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * HydroBoost: Increasing hydropower revenue with realistic forecasting * In many electricity markets, hydropower operators earn a significant portion of their revenue from the day-ahead market. In this market, utilities buy electricity based on expected demand for the next day, while power producers offer to sell electricity at prices based on forecasted production an more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Behind the Scenes of Senator Risch's "Day in the Life" * BOISE, Idaho - In an exclusive segment with KTVB Channel 7, U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) provides an in-depth look at his efforts to advance Idaho priorities in Congress. Click here to watch KTVB's exclusive "Day in the Life" segment on Senator Risch. In the U.S. Senate, Risch is a leading voice on critical issues that impact the G more PR

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho, Aug. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Idaho National Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * Idaho National Laboratory technologies earn two R&D 100 Awards * (IDAHO FALLS, Idaho) - Two technologies developed at the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) have been named as winners for the 2025 R&D 100 Awards, sometimes referred to as the "Oscars of innovation." Since they were established by R&D Magazine in 1963, the R&D 100 Awards have identified and celebrated  more PR

POCATELLO, Idaho, Aug. 19 -- Idaho State University issued the following news: * * * Idaho State Students Earn Three Awards at 2025 INBRE Conference Idaho State University's delegation to one of the Gem State's largest conferences focused on biomedical research earned itself a trifecta of honors at this year's event. Held annually in Moscow, Idaho, the INBRE Conference brings together experts and students from institutions and organizations from around the state for talks, presentations, an more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Risch, Crapo, Scott Introduce Bill To Stop Government Overreach In Small Business Lending * BOISE, Idaho -- U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), and Tim Scott (R-S.C.) introduced the Protecting Access to Credit for Small Businesses Act to block a Biden-era rule that forced community banks and credit unions to compete against the federal government when issuing loans to small busines more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Risch, Paul Introduce Bill to Audit the Fed * BOISE, Idaho - U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Rand Paul (R-Ky.) introduced the Federal Reserve Transparency Act, also known as "Audit the Fed" legislation, to require a full audit of the Federal Reserve's operations and increase congressional oversight of its decision-making. "Idahoans deserve to know what the Federal Reserve is doing to our nation more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Risch, Young Introduce Bill to Increase Investment in Small Businesses * BOISE, Idaho - U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Todd Young (R-Ind.) introduced the Investing in Main Street Act to increase investment in small businesses. The legislation would allow banks to invest up to 15% of their capital in Small Business Investment Companies (SBIC). Since 2020, SBICs have invested nearly $120 million more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release: * * * The One Big Beautiful Bill Drives Deficit Reduction The One Big Beautiful Bill Act achieves record savings with a combination of historic spending reductions and provisions that power economic growth. This legislation represents a long-overdue step to stabilize our country's fiscal trajectory. "The way to address the deficit is not to tax hardworking taxpayers m more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- The Shoshone-Bannock Tribes Fort Hall Business Council, Idaho, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers expressing opposition to proposed revisions of National Environmental Policy Act procedures. The tribes argue that changing and decentralizing NEPA policies poses a threat to their sovereignty and their ability to protect their lands, resources and sacred sites. According to the letter, NEPA has historically been a vital tool for ensuring th more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * The One Big Beautiful Bill Drives Deficit Reduction * Washington, D.C.-- The One Big Beautiful Bill Act achieves record savings with a combination of historic spending reductions and provisions that power economic growth. This legislation represents a long-overdue step to stabilize our country's fiscal trajectory. "The way to address the deficit is not to tax hardworking taxpayers more, it is to grow  more PR

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho, Aug. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Idaho National Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Army taps INL's nuclear expertise, capabilities to strengthen radiological response and readiness * It's Tuesday morning in early June and the Idaho National Laboratory's (INL) Transient Reactor Test Facility (TREAT) control room is crawling with visitors. Men in fatigues thumb through logbooks, monitor radiation levels, and consult data and images on laptop co more PR