Local Government

U.S. Senators Jim Risch and Mike Crapo of Idaho, along with Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina, have introduced the Protecting Access to Credit for Small Businesses Act.

U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) was recently featured in an exclusive segment by KTVB Channel 7, offering viewers a detailed look at his daily activities and legislative priorities in Congress.

U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Todd Young (R-Ind.) have introduced the Investing in Main Street Act, aiming to boost investment in small businesses by increasing the amount banks can…

U.S. Senators Jim Risch of Idaho and Rand Paul of Kentucky have introduced the Federal Reserve Transparency Act, also known as “Audit the Fed.” The proposed legislation would require a…

U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) has welcomed the Interior Department’s decision to halt the Lava Ridge Wind Energy Project, following a review prompted by an executive order coauthored by Risch…

FOIA Request to College of Eastern Idaho regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.

U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) has introduced the Equal Shot Act, a bill aimed at preventing the Small Business Administration (SBA) from discriminating against businesses related to firearms.

U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Representative Tony Wied (R-Wis.) have introduced a resolution that highlights the role of small business firearm manufacturers in supporting the U.S. economy and recreational…

U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) have introduced the DAIRY PRIDE Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at addressing the labeling of non-dairy products that use dairy-related terms.

U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) has introduced new legislation aimed at reducing federal regulations on the energy sector.

U.S. Senator Jim Risch has named Thomas Mercantile in Swan Lake as the Idaho Small Business of the Month for July 2025.

On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) highlighted the importance of nuclear energy in addressing the nation’s increasing energy needs during a Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing.

U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) has introduced the 287(g) Program Protection Act to enhance cooperation between local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities.

U.S. Senator Jim Risch of Idaho has expressed his support for the Senate’s recent approval of President Trump’s rescission package, which aims to cut nearly $10 billion in federal spending.

U.S. Senators Jim Risch, Mike Crapo, and Eric Schmitt have introduced the Graham Hoffman Act, a bill that aims to make it a federal crime to assault first responders.

U.S. Senator Jim Risch of Idaho has praised a renewed five-year agreement between the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

The only H-1B petition filed by an employer classified under the Retail Trade industry located across East Idaho Times publication area was approved in 2024, as per data provided by…

In a recent interview with Idaho Falls’ NewsTalk Radio, U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) highlighted the Republican party’s historic tax cuts for working families and significant achievements in the budget…

U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) has introduced the Say No to Indoctrination Act, aiming to make permanent a previous executive order by President Trump.

U.S. Senators Jim Risch, Mike Crapo, and Bill Hagerty have introduced the Equal Representation Act, aiming to exclude illegal immigrants from being counted in the determination of Congressional districts and…

The only H-1B petition filed by an employer classified under the Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation industry located across East Idaho Times publication area was approved in 2024, as per data…

U.S. Senator Jim Risch of Idaho has expressed support for the Senate’s passage of a budget reconciliation bill aligned with President Trump’s America First agenda.

In 2024, 100% of H-1B petitions filed by Manufacturing employers across East Idaho Times publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the…

U.S. Senators Jim Risch and Mike Crapo, both representing Idaho, led a moment of silence on the Senate floor in remembrance of firefighters who were victims of an ambush attack…