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News from June 2024

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Lawmakers urge DOT to aid in swift repair of Teton Pass

By East Idaho Times | Jun 12, 2024

U.S. Senators Mike Crapo, Jim Risch (both R-Idaho), John Barrasso (R-Wyoming), Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyoming) and U.S. Representatives Mike Simpson (R-Idaho) and Harriet Hageman (R-Wyoming) have urged Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg to provide federal assistance for the repair of Teton Pass. The call follows a catastrophic landslide that destroyed a section of the highway.

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Crapo addresses failures at youth residential treatment facilities

By East Idaho Times | Jun 12, 2024

Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) delivered remarks at a hearing entitled “Youth Residential Treatment Facilities: Examining Failures and Evaluating Solutions.”

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Fremont County in week ending June 8?

By East Idaho Times | Jun 11, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Fremont County was found at two gas stations in the week ending June 8, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Fremont County in week ending June 8?

By East Idaho Times | Jun 11, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Fremont County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 8, according to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Bingham County had the cheapest diesel in week ending June 8

By East Idaho Times | Jun 10, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Bingham County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 8, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Fremont County in week ending June 8?

By East Idaho Times | Jun 9, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Fremont County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 8, according to GasBuddy.com.

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East Idaho Times area weekly mass times

By East Idaho Times | Jun 8, 2024

The following parishes in the East Idaho Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Fremont County had unemployment rate of 5.3% in 2021

By East Idaho Times | Jun 7, 2024

The unemployment rate in Fremont County hit 5.3% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Bonneville County in week ending June 1?

By East Idaho Times | Jun 7, 2024

The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Bonneville County was found at two gas stations in the week ending June 1, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Idaho lawmakers call for urgent repairs at Albeni Falls Dam

By East Idaho Times | Jun 7, 2024

Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch, along with U.S. Congressman Russ Fulcher (all R-Idaho), today sent a letter to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers demanding immediate action to enable the Albeni Falls Dam in North Idaho to resume normal operations.

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Rep. Simpson secures provision for Idaho state veterans homes amidst BABAA challenges

By East Idaho Times | Jun 7, 2024

Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson announced he secured a provision in the Fiscal Year 2025 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill Report. This provision directs the Secretary of the United States Veterans Administration (VA) to consult with affected stakeholders and veterans impacted by the State Veterans Home Construction Grant Program (SHCGP) projects approved prior to the Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA). The Idaho State Veterans Home expansion is currently on hold due to BABAA requirements. Without a waiver, these projects...

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Senators introduce resolution challenging Biden's plan for power plant closures

By East Idaho Times | Jun 7, 2024

U.S. Senators Mike Crapo, Jim Risch (both R-Idaho), and Shelley Moore Capito (R-West Virginia) have introduced a formal challenge to the Biden Administration’s regulations aimed at shutting down American power plants. The challenge takes the form of a Congressional Review Act (CRA) joint resolution of disapproval and is supported by 41 Senate colleagues.

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Rep.Simpson announces new hires, promotions

By East Idaho Times | Jun 7, 2024

WASHINGTON—Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson today announced the hiring of four new staff members and recent promotions in his D.C. and District offices.

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Idaho leaders oppose BLM approval of controversial Lava Ridge Wind Project

By East Idaho Times | Jun 6, 2024

Boise, Idaho—U.S. Senator Mike Crapo, U.S. Senator Jim Risch, U.S. Representative Mike Simpson, Governor Brad Little, and Lt. Governor Scott Bedke (all R-Idaho) reacted today to the news that the federal Bureau of Land Management (BLM) issued a final environmental impact statement approving the Lava Ridge Wind Project in south-central Idaho despite strong public opposition.

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Crapo urges swift action on renewing U.S. trade preference programs

By East Idaho Times | Jun 5, 2024

Washington, D.C.—U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) delivered remarks at a hearing titled “Revitalizing and Renewing GSP, AGOA and Other Trade Preference Programs.”

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House passes FY25 appropriations bill ensuring full funding for veteran services

By East Idaho Times | Jun 5, 2024

The United States House of Representatives has passed the Fiscal Year 2025 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill. Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson, Chairman of the House Interior and Environment Appropriations Subcommittee, voted in favor of the legislation. The bill aims to fully fund veterans’ health care programs and benefits, support military families, and strengthen national defense.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Bonneville County in week ending June 1?

By East Idaho Times | Jun 4, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Bonneville County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 1, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Senate committee considers nominations for Treasury inspector general and tax court judges

By East Idaho Times | Jun 4, 2024

Washington, D.C.—U.S. Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) delivered remarks at a hearing to consider the nominations of James Ives for Inspector General of the U.S. Department of the Treasury and Rose Jenkins, Adam Landy, and Kashi Way for Judges on the U.S. Tax Court.

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3 gas stations in cities throughout Bonneville County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending June 1

By East Idaho Times | Jun 3, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Bonneville County was found at three gas stations in the week ending June 1, according to GasBuddy.com.

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East Idaho Times area weekly mass times

By East Idaho Times | Jun 3, 2024

The following parishes in the East Idaho Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.