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Senator Risch introduces bill targeting funding for sanctuary cities

U.S. Senator Jim Risch has introduced the No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act, a legislative measure aimed at blocking federal funding to sanctuary cities that provide benefits to illegal immigrants.

By East Idaho Times | Feb 25, 2025

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Rep. Simpson backs FY 2025 budget resolution supporting Trump’s policy agenda

By East Idaho Times | Feb 25, 2025

Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson has expressed his support for the House of Representatives' Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Resolution.

Senate passes budget resolution for fiscal year 2025

By East Idaho Times | Feb 21, 2025

U.S. Senator Mike Crapo from Idaho expressed his views following the Senate's approval of the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Resolution.

Crapo supports bill against banning lead ammo on public lands

U.S. Senator Mike Crapo of Idaho has aligned with Senator Steve Daines from Montana and 26 other Republican senators to reintroduce a bill aimed at preventing federal agencies from banning lead ammunition or tackle on public lands without...

Crapo joins Barrasso in introducing bill against BLM's Public Lands Rule

U.S. Senators Mike Crapo from Idaho and John Barrasso from Wyoming have introduced a new legislative measure aimed at protecting the policy of multiple uses on federal lands.

Senators introduce bill to make Trump's anti-DEI actions permanent

U.S. Senators Jim Risch of Idaho and Eric Schmitt of Missouri have introduced the Dismantle DEI Act, aiming to make permanent former President Trump's executive actions that terminated Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs.

Crapo warns against expiration of Trump-era tax cuts amid Senate budget talks

Ahead of the Senate's debate on the FY2025 Budget Resolution, U.S. Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) emphasized the importance of extending the Trump tax cuts.

Senators propose bill to permanently repeal federal estate tax

By East Idaho Times | Feb 19, 2025

U.S. Senators Jim Risch, Mike Crapo, and Majority Leader John Thune have introduced legislation to permanently repeal the federal estate tax, commonly known as the death tax.

Stagecoach Inn honored as Idaho Small Business of February 2025

By East Idaho Times | Feb 19, 2025

U.S. Senator Jim Risch has named the Stagecoach Inn in Garden City as the Idaho Small Business of the Month for February 2025.

Howard Lutnick confirmed as Secretary of U.S. Department of Commerce

By East Idaho Times | Feb 18, 2025

U.S. Senator Mike Crapo from Idaho has expressed his support following the Senate's confirmation of Howard Lutnick as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Commerce.

Simpson announces Veterans Resource Fair in Twin Falls on February 21

By East Idaho Times | Feb 17, 2025

Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson has announced a Veterans Resource Fair scheduled to take place in Twin Falls, Idaho.

Senator Crapo joins effort for permanent repeal of federal estate tax

By East Idaho Times | Feb 14, 2025

U.S. Senator Mike Crapo, who chairs the Senate Finance Committee, has aligned with Senate Majority Leader John Thune of South Dakota and 44 other senators to reintroduce a bill aimed at permanently repealing the federal estate tax, often referred...

Trump VA Secretary approves waiver for Boise veterans home improvements

By East Idaho Times | Feb 14, 2025

U.S. Senator Jim Risch has expressed his approval following the decision by President Donald Trump's Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Doug Collins, to grant a waiver for the Boise veterans' home modernization project.

Antisemitism awareness act reintroduced to address campus incidents

By East Idaho Times | Feb 14, 2025

U.S. Senator Mike Crapo from Idaho has joined forces with Senators Tim Scott of South Carolina and Jacky Rosen of Nevada to reintroduce the Antisemitism Awareness Act in Congress.

Senate confirms Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Secretary of Health and Human Services

The United States Senate has confirmed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) with a vote of 52-48. U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) expressed support for...

Risch introduces bill simplifying contract language for small business access

U.S. Senator Jim Risch has introduced the Simplifying Subcontracting Act in an effort to make federal government contracting more accessible to small businesses.

Senator Mike Crapo supports FY2025 budget resolution focused on border security and defense

U.S. Senator Mike Crapo, representing Idaho and serving as Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, has cast his vote in favor of advancing the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Resolution.

Legislation reintroduced for Shoshone-Paiute Tribes' overdue $5 million settlement

U.S. Senators Mike Crapo, Catherine Cortez Masto, Jim Risch, and Jacky Rosen have reintroduced the Shoshone-Paiute Tribes of the Duck Valley Reservation Water Rights Settlement Act.

Simplifying Subcontracting Act aims to ease federal contract access for small businesses