Press Releases

It is disappointing to hear that over 100 people are losing their jobs at CCI/Speer in Lewiston. It is imperative that the new Congress and President work quickly on ways to improve our country's business climate. We must find ways to keep companies like CCI/Speer growing and their workers employed. They are an excellent local employer and we need to move swiftly to keep these jobs that provide the income for many families in the Lewiston area.

I am truly humbled and honored to serve Idaho as a U.S. Senator. It was a privilege to serve as Idaho's 31st Governor and now I have been given the honor of being the 11th person to hold this Senate seat. To follow some outstanding Idahoans who served the state so well – Jim McClure, Len B. Jordan, Henry Dworshak and William Borah – is a great responsibility. I accept it with a tremendous amount of gratitude and eagerness for the challenges ahead.

I am very pleased with the selection of Brad Little as my successor to the office of Lt. Governor. He has been a hardworking State Senator representing District 11 and has the respect of Senators on both sides of the aisle. He has the ability to lead this state when he serves as acting Governor and I know he will be very supportive of Governor Otter as his second in command.