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Idahoans are raised on a basic truth: “Hard work pays off.” But lately, that work is paying for less. Every grocery store run, fill-up at the pump, trip to the pharmacy, and utility bill makes it harder for Idaho families to get ahead. The root cause of this economic crisis isn’t a mystery; it can […]
The Christmas season is a time when many Idaho families, including my own, gather in churches, at tree lightings, and around the kitchen table to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. These traditions may seem simple, but they rest on an inalienable and natural right protected by our Constitution: the freedom to worship according to […]
The United States is facing an unprecedented threat, not of hostile troops or ships on the horizon, but one on the digital battlefield. The use of cyber-enabled sabotage is no longer an abstract threat relegated to science fiction or Hollywood. It is real, it is now, and it is being used to target our critical […]
Idaho’s veterans fought and sacrificed to protect our freedoms. While we can never fully repay the debt we owe them, we must do everything in our power to support them and honor their service. Many veterans and military families face serious obstacles to receiving their hard-earned benefits and resources. Bureaucratic inefficiencies, exacerbated under the Biden […]
Opinion by U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) America is experiencing a renaissance of significant industrial investment as businesses that were once outsourced return home and wide-ranging technological developments emerge. This is good news and a sign that our pro-America policies are working. However, with this growth comes a pressing challenge: a looming surge in demand […]
Opinion by U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) The United States possesses vast reserves of critical minerals vital for our national security, industrial production, and everyday consumer goods. Yet, stifling regulations and unnecessary red tape have made us reliant on foreign sources for minerals we can find at home—directly undermining our military readiness and economic security. […]
Opinion by U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) For too long, ranchers have dealt with overcomplicated, burdensome regulations that make running a business nearly impossible. With a new Republican-led Congress and President Trump in the White House, we have a rare opportunity to cut federal red tape and rebuild our systems post-by-post to better serve Idaho’s […]
Opinion by U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) Opportunities to transform land use policies to benefit Idaho farmers and ranchers are not just on the horizon—they are within reach. With Republican control of both chambers of Congress and President Trump back in the White House, we are well-positioned to reverse overreaching policies that have held back […]
Opinion by U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) The will of the people is clear: we want more freedom, not less. The federal government ought to keep up. Idahoans, not the federal government, are best suited to direct the needs of our state, and, more importantly, determine the course of our lives. For far too long, […]
Opinion By U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) Daunting triple-digit temperatures have been relentless this summer in Idaho. In search of relief from the sweltering heat, each night families retreat to the comfort of their homes. We turn on our major appliances like stoves, washers, and dryers more during this time. We begin using electronics like […]