The Senate Foreign Relations Committee will hold a hearing examining U.S. counterterrorism efforts in Africa on April 21. Senior State Department officials are expected to testify before lawmakers about current strategies.
Rep. Mike Simpson voted for a resolution supporting tax cuts aimed at helping working families keep more income this year. The measure passed narrowly and reflects ongoing debates about federal…
U.S. Senator Jim Risch posted on April 15-16 about new tax relief measures for Idahoans through the Working Families Tax Cuts and introduced legislation targeting an ATF registry related to…
Senator Jim Risch opened a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing on Apr. 16 addressing five nominations by President Trump for key diplomatic posts. The session highlighted priorities including arms sales…
Rep. Mike Simpson led an April roundtable discussing global efforts to conserve birds of prey. The event featured live bird demonstrations and remarks from leaders at The Peregrine Fund.
Senator Jim Risch led a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing focused on ongoing reforms at the United Nations. His remarks addressed concerns about efficiency within UN agencies while highlighting past…
Senator Jim Risch marked three years since conflict began in Sudan with a call for negotiations instead of military action. He announced plans for legislation aimed at ending violence while…
Senator Jim Risch posted updates between April 13–14 about new grants aiding rural veterans’ transportation needs in Idaho, increased tax returns due to Working Families Tax Cuts ahead of Tax…
A woman was arrested by Ada County Sheriff’s deputies after allegedly pointing a gun at someone she knew and briefly barricading herself inside a Meridian home before surrendering peacefully.
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee has announced several meetings set for mid-April covering nominations votes and United Nations policy discussions. These sessions highlight ongoing efforts by lawmakers overseeing key aspects…
A group of U.S. senators issued a joint statement condemning China’s continued detention of Uyghur entrepreneur Ekpar Asat after ten years behind bars. The lawmakers called for his immediate release…
Senator Jim Risch introduced bipartisan legislation aiming to tighten U.S. export controls on advanced chipmaking tools used in semiconductors. The MATCH Act seeks stronger alignment among allies’ regulations while targeting…
A bus driver working for a Boise School District contractor has been arrested by Ada County authorities on multiple felony charges involving minors. The Sheriff’s Office says there are no…
Senator Jim Risch used social media in early April to extend holiday wishes for Good Friday and Easter while also honoring Gold Star Spouses.
A teenage boy was arrested after leading police on an early morning pursuit through Kuna that involved multiple collisions but resulted in no serious injuries. Three other juveniles were released…
Senator Jim Risch posted about Idaho’s role in nuclear innovation, celebrated NASA’s Artemis lunar mission success on April 1, 2026, and extended Passover greetings with his wife Vicki.
Idaho Medicaid providers billed $61,449,554 for Temporary National Codes (Non-Medicare) services in 2024—a 10.4% rise from the prior year.
Senator Jim Risch posted on March 26 about an Olympic policy change affecting women’s sports, meetings with leaders from Idaho’s cleaning industry in Washington D.C., and support for TSA employees…
Idaho’s public pension funds achieved $447.8 million in investment returns in 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of Public Pensions.
A public auction for a mobile home is scheduled by Ada County Sheriff’s Office for April 2. The sale stems from a warrant against two individuals and requires payment in…
Ada County Sheriff Matt Clifford issued a statement clarifying his office’s cooperation with ICE. He defended current practices while questioning proposed mandates requiring participation in federal immigration programs.
Medicaid payments for Administrative, Miscellaneous and Investigational services in Idaho rose 19.8% in 2024, reflecting evolving utilization and reimbursement trends across the state.
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee has announced three key events this week: an arms control hearing, a classified briefing on Russia-Ukraine developments, and a nominations hearing chaired by Senator Hagerty.…
Idaho Medicaid providers billed $279,559 for services under the Temporary Codes category in 2024, representing a 228.9% rise compared to the prior year.
A motorcyclist died after colliding with a truck on Highway 21 near Lucky Peak in Boise. Authorities are investigating and seeking witnesses or information related to the incident.
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