Idaho’s Mike Simpson Dressed as a Jail Inmate for Halloween
He may as well run for tribal council and forget Congress.
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Imagine, a World Without Robocalls!
I confess in my political past I was involved in robocall efforts.
Same-Sex Cakes: Should Twin Falls Bakers Be Forced To Comply?
The First Amendment to the United States Constitution protects individuals from having their religious beliefs stripped from them by Congress, which was the basis for the decision
GOP Idaho Senator Slows Huge Bill in Fight Over Forest Name
A Republican Idaho senator slowed passage of Congress' huge spending bill because the measure renamed a wilderness area in his state after a deceased Democratic governor.
Idaho to Move Kids to Medicaid if Congress Doesn’t Save CHIP
Many depend on the Children's Health Insurance Program to help pay for their child's medical care.
GOP-led House Passes NRA-backed Gun Bill
The House has approved a Republican bill making it easier for gun owners to legally carry concealed weapons across state lines
Bill Seeks to Allow Tribes to Kill Salmon-Eating Sea Lions
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — A bill introduced in Congress would allow some Northwest Indian tribes to kill a limited number of sea lions that prey on endangered salmon in the Columbia River.
Idaho Congressmen Respond to President Trump’s Address
TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KLIX) President Donald Trump addressed a joint session of Congress Tuesday night. Idaho Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch both responded after the speech. Here is what they had to say:
"Tonight, President Trump did a great job of outlining the vision he has for America and Americans - a vision shared by many presidents who have served before him...
Backers of State Control of US Land Gear Up for New Push
RENO, Nev. (AP) — Backers of a plan to force the federal government to turn over control of millions of acres of land to Nevada are gearing up for new efforts in Congress and hoped-for support from incoming Republican President Donald Trump.
Bill Allows the Return of Kennewick Man to Tribes
SEATTLE (AP) — The Yakama Nation and other Columbia Basin tribes are praising the passage of a bill in Congress that will return their ancestor, known as Kennewick Man, to the tribes.
Congress Passes Idaho Trevor’s Law
Washington, D.C. (PRESS RELEASE) – Idaho Senator Mike Crapo has secured final passage of Trevor’s Law, named for Trevor Schaefer of Boise, as part of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) reform bill.
How The Government Shutdown Is (and Isn’t) Affecting You
CNN has a list of ten things that could affect you during the government shutdown. Here are some things that may (or may not) be affecting you.