Boise City Wire

Ranking Member Risch Stresses the Importance of Improving Global Food Security Efforts

By Boise City Wire | Mar 6, 2024

U.S. Senator Jim Risch, the ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, highlighted the ongoing challenges in global food security during a recent hearing. Risch emphasized the need for more efficient and effective strategies to address food insecurity worldwide.Risch acknowledged the efforts of his colleagues, stating, “I too would want to recognize the good work that Senator Coons is doing in this area.” He also reflected on the grim reality of the current global food crisis, noting that "783 million people around the globe suffer from food shortage."The...

Risch on New Global Magnitsky Sanctions on Zimbabwe

By Boise City Wire | Mar 4, 2024

BOISE, Idaho – U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, shared his thoughts on the recent Global Magnitsky (GloMag) sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe by the Biden Administration.Risch commended the decision, stating, "Today’s GloMag designation of 14 Zimbabwean individuals and entities is a significant shift in approach on the use of sanctions related to Zimbabwe. In particular, the sanctioning of President Mnangagwa for both corruption and human rights violations is a damning indictment – he is notably the first head of...

Which former Boise City Wire area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon March 4?

By Boise City Wire | Mar 2, 2024

These former Boise City Wire area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon March 4.

Boise City Wire area weekly mass times

By Boise City Wire | Mar 2, 2024

The following parishes in the Boise City Wire coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

How many companies in cities in Ada County received FDA inspections in February?

By Boise City Wire | Mar 1, 2024

There was one company in a city associated with Ada County that received an FDA inspection in February, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.