Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Idaho
Attorney General Bonta Defends Transgender Students' Rights to Use Restrooms Matching Their Gender Identity
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 6 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Defends Transgender Students' Rights to Use Restrooms Matching Their Gender Identity
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta yesterday joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief supporting transgender students in their lawsuit challenging Idaho's law prohibiting transgender students from using school bathrooms consistent wi
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Crapo Bill to Help Expedite Recovery of Missing Servicemembers Moves Forward
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release:
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Crapo Bill to Help Expedite Recovery of Missing Servicemembers Moves Forward
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The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee unanimously advanced bipartisan legislation U.S. Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-New Hampshire) introduced to cut bureaucratic red tape to help locate missing American servicemembers and civilian personnel.
S. 3226, the Bring Our Heroes Home A
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Crapo Statement at Hearing on Process Approaches for Addressing Social Security Solvency
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release:
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Crapo Statement at Hearing on Process Approaches for Addressing Social Security Solvency
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U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) delivered the following remarks at a hearing on process approaches for addressing Social Security solvency.
As prepared for delivery:
"Social Security provides critical benefits to millions of seniors, individuals with disabilities and their families.
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Crapo, Wyden Reaffirm Commitment to Extending Advanced Manufacturing Investment Credit
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release:
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Crapo, Wyden Reaffirm Commitment to Extending Advanced Manufacturing Investment Credit
U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-Oregon) today reaffirmed their bipartisan commitment to extending the Advanced Manufacturing Investment Credit (CHIPS ITC), citing the tax credit's role in strengthening domestic semiconductor manufacturing, creating jobs and adv
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Curtis Highlights Need to Reduce Regulatory Burdens, Preserve Family Farms
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. John Curtis, R-Utah, issued the following news release:
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Curtis Highlights Need to Reduce Regulatory Burdens, Preserve Family Farms
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WASHINGTON-During a Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee hearing attended by Utah Farm Bureau Federation President ValJay Rigby, U.S. Senator John Curtis (R-UT) highlighted the challenges facing family farms and small businesses, emphasizing the need for commonsense tax policy, regulatory reform, and greater access to c
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Federal Court Strikes Down Unconstitutional Firearm Registration Regulations in Win for West Virginia
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Aug. 5 -- West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey posted the following news release:
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Federal Court Strikes Down Unconstitutional Firearm Registration Regulations in Win for West Virginia
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CHARLESTON, WV -Today, Attorney General JB McCuskey announced a major win for gun owners in West Virginia. A federal judge has ruled in favor of West Virginia and 14 other states in a lawsuit challenging the National Firearms Act (NFA). The decision deems the NFA's
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Firearms Groups Urge Finalization of Rule Removing Biden-Era Stabilizing Brace Regulations
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Before the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Department of Justice Washington, D.C.
In the Matter of:
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Removing Factoring Criteria for Firearms ) Docket No. ATF-2026-0335 With Attached "Stabilizing Braces" ) ATF No. 2025R-11P
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COMMENT of the
FIREARMS REGULATORY ACCOUNTABILITY COALITION and of SB
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Five Technologies From Idaho National Laboratory Win R&D 100 Awards
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho, Aug. 7 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Idaho National Laboratory issued the following news release:
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Five technologies from Idaho National Laboratory win R&D 100 Awards
Five technologies developed by the Idaho National Laboratory have been named as winners for the 2026 R&D 100 Awards, sometimes referred to as the "Oscars of innovation."
The R&D 100 Awards choose and celebrate the top 100 most technologically significant commercial products, materials and devices int
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Gov. Little celebrates opening of new Two Rivers School in Salmon
BOISE, Idaho, Aug. 5 -- Gov. Brad Little, R-Idaho, issued the following news release:
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Gov. Little celebrates opening of new Two Rivers School in Salmon
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Construction of the school was made possible in part from Idaho's historic investments in school facilities
Salmon, Idaho - Governor Brad Little joined local leaders, educators, students, and community members today to celebrate the opening of the new Two Rivers K-8 School in Salmon, recognizing the historic state and local partners
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HYDE-SMITH RENEWS SUPPORT TO CLOSE LEGAL LOOPHOLE REQUIRING RELEASE OF ALIENS FROM IMMIGRATION DETENTION
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release:
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HYDE-SMITH RENEWS SUPPORT TO CLOSE LEGAL LOOPHOLE REQUIRING RELEASE OF ALIENS FROM IMMIGRATION DETENTION
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'Keep Our Communities Safe Act' Expands DHS Authority in Handling Criminal Illegal Aliens
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today joined U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) in reintroducing legislation to close a legal loophole that generally requires the release
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Mavericks For Life: Baseball
GRAND JUNCTION, Colorado, Aug. 5 -- Colorado Mesa University posted the following news:
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Mavericks For Life: Baseball
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#A look at the people whose connection to CMU extends far beyond their time as student-athletes.
The baseball program at CMU has been dominant over the last few decades, winning the RMAC tournament each year since 2012 and 20 times since 2000. Producing over 55 Major League Baseball (MLB) draft picks, the Mavericks have shown dominance at both regional and national le
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Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance Urges DOE to Maintain Lifecycle Cost Analysis for Building Energy Codes and Enhance Regional Affordability Metrics
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1 August 3, 2026 Via Electronic Mail
Mr. Jeremy Williams U.S. Department of Energy Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation (CMEI) Building Technologies Office CM-5B, 1000 Independence Avenue SW Washington, DC 20585-0121
Re: Docket Number EERE-2026-BT-BC-0034: Updating and Improving the Methodology for Assessing A
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Republican Attorneys General Escalate Accountability Push Over COVID-19 Origins and Pandemic Shutdowns
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- The Republican Attorneys General Association issued the following news on Aug. 6, 2026:
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Republican Attorneys General Escalate Accountability Push Over COVID-19 Origins and Pandemic Shutdowns
Florida launches new investigations into Dr. Anthony Fauci, and a growing multistate coalition demands answers on the pandemic response that upended American life and cost taxpayers trillions of dollars
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Multiple Republican state attorneys general are intensifying their push
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Senate Finance Chairman Crapo Issues Statement at Hearing on Process Approaches for Addressing Social Security Solvency
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026:
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Crapo Statement at Hearing on Process Approaches for Addressing Social Security Solvency
U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) delivered the following remarks at a hearing on process approaches for addressing Social Security solvency.
As prepared for delivery:
"Social Security provides critical benefits to millions of senior
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Senate Finance Committee Chairman Crapo Issues Remarks at Hearing on Trade Policy Agenda
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, released the following remarks from a July 22, 2026, hearing entitled "The President's 2026 Trade Policy Agenda":
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"Welcome, Ambassador Greer.
"Thank you for appearing before the Finance Committee to discuss the President's 2026 Annual Trade Agenda.
"We appreciate you and your team working with us to reschedule this hearing.
"Trade policy remains a cornerstone of our nation's economic strength, ou
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Senate Foreign Relations Chairman Risch Issues Opening Statement at Nomination Hearing on Aug. 5, 2026
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026:
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Chairman Risch Opening Statement at Nomination Hearing on August 5, 2026
U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today gave the following opening remarks at a full committee nomination hearing. Witnesses included Peter McCoy to be Ambassador to Montenegro, Daniel Travis to be Ambassador to Si
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Senate Foreign Relations Chairman Risch Issues Opening Statement at Nominations Hearing on July 30, 2026
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release:
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Chairman Risch Opening Statement at Nominations Hearing on July 30, 2026
U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today gave the following opening remarks at a full committee nomination hearing. Witnesses included Sarah Rogers to be Chief Executive Officer of the United States Agency for Global Media and Unde
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Senate Foreign Relations Chairman Risch, Ranking Member Shaheen Meet With British Foreign Secretary Miliband
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sens. James Risch, R-Idaho, and Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, chairman and ranking member, of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement on Aug. 5, 2026:
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Chairman Risch, Ranking Member Shaheen Meet with UK Foreign Secretary Miliband
Today, U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), Ranking Member released the statement below following their meeting with the Foreig
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Senate Foreign Relations Ranking Member Shaheen, Chairman Risch Meet With British Foreign Secretary Miliband
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sens. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, and Jim Risch, R-Idaho, ranking member and chairman, of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement on Aug. 5, 2026:
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Ranking Member Shaheen, Chairman Risch Meet with UK Foreign Secretary Miliband
Today, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Jim Risch (R-ID), Ranking Member and Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, released the statement below following their meeting with the Foreign S
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Strategies for Ethical & Environmental Development Urges FAA to Protect First Amendment Rights and Public Oversight of Animal Agriculture
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
SUBMITTED VIA REGULATIONS.GOV
DOCKET NO. FAA-2026-4558
August 4, 2026
Sean Duffy Secretary
U.S. Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590
Bryan Bedford Administrator Federal Aviation Administration 800 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20591
Re: Designation-Restrict the Ope
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Support Continues to Grow for Taxpayer Assistance and Service Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release:
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Support Continues to Grow for Taxpayer Assistance and Service Act
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Washington, D.C.-Leading individuals and organizations committed to protecting taxpayer rights and modernizing tax administration are announcing their support for the bipartisan Taxpayer Assistance and Service (TAS) Act, which the U.S. Senate Finance Committee recently passed by a vote of 26-1.
The TAS Act, led by U.S. Senate Finance Co
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U.S. Senator Katie Britt Leads 12 Republican Colleagues in Introducing Legislation to Close Legal Loophole Requiring Release of Aliens from Immigration Detention
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release:
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U.S. Senator Katie Britt Leads 12 Republican Colleagues in Introducing Legislation to Close Legal Loophole Requiring Release of Aliens from Immigration Detention
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U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) today led 12 of her Republican colleagues in introducing the Keep Our Communities Safe Act of 2026. The legislation would close a legal loophole created by the United States Supreme Court's 2001 ruling in Z
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Wheat Groups Celebrate Food for Peace Shipments at the Port of New Orleans
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 [Category: Agriculture] -- The National Association of Wheat Growers posted the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026:
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Wheat Groups Celebrate Food for Peace Shipments at the Port of New Orleans
This morning, the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) and U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) joined organizations representing wheat, rice and sorghum growers as well as the U.S. milling and maritime industry, the World Food World Food Programme (WFP) and U.S. Department of
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