In The News
March 18, 2020 Dear Idahoans, As I write to you today, Idaho has nine confirmed coronavirus cases. Less than a week ago, we had zero. I mention this not to raise panic, but to remind people how quickly this situation is evolving. Idaho was one of the very last states to report its first confirmed […]
By Senator Jim Risch – November 11, 2019 On Nov. 11, 1919, President Woodrow Wilson signed a proclamation a year after World War I to commemorate the end of fighting and formally recognize Armistice Day. Upon signing the proclamation, President Wilson said, “The reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with solemn pride in the […]
In Case You Missed It Women entrepreneurs in rural Idaho face unique challenges. We are working to change that. By Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) – October 16, 2019 It seems like nearly every day there’s a news story or statistic proclaiming Idaho as one of the best places to live, raise a family, and grow […]
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By Betsy Z. Russell – October 6, 2019 WASHINGTON, D.C. — Jim Risch had just asked Pat Kole of the Idaho Potato Commission about this year’s potato crop when his cellphone rang loudly, its bright, old-fashioned “brring, brring” ringtone startling everyone in the conference room of Risch’s Senate office. “Guys, this is the White […]
The key to continuing Idaho’s economic success: empower women business owners By Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) – July 18, 2019 Women entrepreneurs are key to Idaho’s economic success, driving much of the extraordinary economic growth Idaho has experienced over the last decade. In the last two years, 621 new women-owned businesses have opened their doors […]
April 4 marks the 70th anniversary of the world’s most successful political-military alliance – the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). On the heels of the Soviet blockade of Berlin and the West’s airlift, NATO’s initial 12 members founded the alliance to confront the Soviet Union’s emerging challenges to peace and prosperity. That foe was defeated, […]
Like thousands of families across Idaho, Vicki and I raised our children, and now our grandchildren, to enjoy the outdoors through hunting, fishing and recreation. Some of our best memories together have been spent on public lands across the state, which helped me develop a deep appreciation for our cherished natural resources. As someone who […]
After two rewarding years serving as chairman of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, I passed the gavel last week to a highly capable leader and my friend, Senator Marco Rubio. I was elected chairman in January 2017 following nearly seven years of service on the committee. I am extremely proud of what […]
A bill that will allow Northwest states and American Indian tribes to more easily kill sea lions that prey on salmon and steelhead in the Columbia River and its tributaries passed the U.S. Senate by unanimous consent Thursday. The Endangered Salmon and Fisheries Predation Prevention Act was co-sponsored by Sen. Jim Risch, R-Idaho, and Sen. […]