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The only price of diesel in cities throughout Jefferson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Madison County in week ending Sept. 21?

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Madison County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Cheapest regular gas in cities across Teton County in week ending Sept. 21

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Teton County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Senator Risch criticizes passing of Continuing Resolution

U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) has issued a statement following his vote against the Continuing Resolution.

Crapo joins bipartisan effort against state-enforced handgun rosters

U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) has joined forces with U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) to introduce the Modern Firearms Safety Act, which aims to prohibit states from enforcing handgun rosters. These lists require manufacturers to include features such as microstamping, loaded chamber indicators, and magazine disconnect mechanisms on firearms, which can prevent citizens from purchasing their preferred handguns.

Senator Crapo criticizes delay in budget approval process

U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) has expressed his dissatisfaction with the Continuing Resolution (CR) aimed at extending government funding through December 20, 2024.

Senator Risch introduces bill aimed at banning state-enforced handgun rosters

U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) has introduced the Modern Firearms Safety Act, aiming to prohibit states from enforcing handgun rosters. These rosters require manufacturers to include features such as microstamping, loaded chamber indicators, and magazine disconnect mechanisms on firearms, which restricts citizens from purchasing their preferred firearms.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Madison County in week ending Sept. 14?

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Madison County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Bingham County in week ending Sept. 14?

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Bingham County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Republican senators urge action on unaccompanied migrant children program

U.S. Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Jim Risch (R-Idaho), and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) have led 41 bicameral Republican colleagues in urging President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris to address abuses in the administration’s unaccompanied migrant children program. The lawmakers are calling for changes to policies and procedures to end what they describe as a public safety crisis.

Senator Crapo addresses women’s health at Senate Finance Committee hearing

Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Mike Crapo delivered remarks at a hearing titled “Chaos and Control: How Trump Criminalized Women’s Health Care.”

House passes Building Chips in America Act

This week, the United States House of Representatives passed the Building Chips in America Act. Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson voted in favor of this legislation. The bill aims to accelerate the environmental regulatory process and avoid unnecessary delays for domestic semiconductor chip manufacturing projects.

Republican senators urge Biden-Harris administration to address migrant children program issues

U.S. Senators Jim Risch, Mike Crapo, and Chuck Grassley have led a group of 41 Republican colleagues in sending a letter to President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. The letter urges the administration to address abuses within the unaccompanied migrant children program and to halt what they describe as a cover-up by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

Cheapest premium gas in cities across Jefferson County in week ending Sept. 14

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Jefferson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Teton County in week ending Sept. 14?

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Teton County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

1 gas station in cities throughout Fremont County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Sept. 14

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Fremont County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Lawmakers request update on prolonged Elkhorn Fire investigation

U.S. Senators Jim Risch and Mike Crapo, along with Representative Russ Fulcher, have called on U.S. Forest Service (USFS) Chief Randy Moore for an update on the Elkhorn Fire investigation. The lawmakers expressed concern over the prolonged duration of the inquiry, which has exceeded a year.

Idaho lawmakers seek update on prolonged Elkhorn Fire investigation

U.S. Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch, along with U.S. Representative Russ Fulcher, have called for an update on the investigation into the Elkhorn Fire. The Idaho lawmakers addressed their concerns in a letter to U.S. Forest Service Chief Randy Moore.

Senate designates National Forensic Science Week

The U.S. Senate has unanimously passed a resolution designating September 15-21, 2024, as National Forensic Science Week. The resolution was introduced by Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Alex Padilla (D-California), with co-sponsorship from Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho). It acknowledges the importance of forensic science in crime investigation, prosecution, conviction, and exoneration.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Jefferson County in week ending Sept. 14?