Press Releases

It is very troubling that an EPA official with water enforcement responsibilities would believe that the Supreme Court's decision in Sackett has little effect on how the agency enforces the Clean Water Act.

As Mexico's potential entry into the Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations continues to be discussed, we urge your Agencies to work with Mexico to resolve the outstanding concerns on market access for U.S. fresh potatoes.

When the Commander of Africa Command states that Boko Haram is becoming increasingly lethal and forging closer ties to al Qaeda and al Shabaab, that is something I take very seriously.

Without this funding, counties' budgets are facing drastic cuts, and potential insolvency; and this legislation provides the last opportunity to pass an extension before layoffs take place and are made permanent for road crews, teachers, and other county workers across rural America.

Extending the operating life of nuclear power plants is an important part in meeting the world's ever-growing baseload power needs. I am pleased the U.S. is hosting this event and that Idaho is taking part in this conversation. As a leader in nuclear research, the Idaho National Lab is well-prepared to contribute to this international effort.

We cannot do enough to underscore how important our natural resources are in the west and how important the production of energy is to the American economy. It is important that we focus on the roadblocks that our own government is putting in the way of people who want to create jobs and who want to deliver energy to the American people.

Kristine Svinicki is one of the most well-qualified people to ever serve on the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). Her depth of knowledge on all aspects of U.S. nuclear activities makes her indispensable to the commission.

With the financial difficulties local governments and private entities are facing, there is a need to assist them in finding grants and other solutions to build stronger communities. Matt will spearhead this new service offered by my office and help Idahoans in becoming aware of and better competing for these funding opportunities.

I've heard from countless Idahoans about this important issue. As a rancher, I understand the challenges they face training the next generation of farmers and ranchers while also trying to make a living. These rules are impractical, unneeded and threaten an essential part of our Idaho economy. I am committed to seeing they do not take effect.

I am very pleased to have Melinda Smyser join my staff as the regional director for southwestern Idaho. Her experience as a state senator and the passion she brings in serving constituents is a great benefit to the citizens of the region. She brings over thirty years of experience as an educator, school board member, counselor and state senator from Canyon County and a great understanding of the issues.