Senator Crapo introduced two bills this week — one to modernize how clean water dollars flow to Idaho, and another to help rural towns use water systems to fight wildfires.
Ranchers near grizzly country in Idaho and Montana have been dealing with livestock losses for years, and a newly revised federal rule could change who's in charge of managing those bears.
Because Idaho counties can't collect property taxes on federal land, the U.S. government sends annual payments instead. This year, that adds up to nearly $50 million spread across 44 local governments.
Imagine hiking through Idaho’s beautiful landscapes, knowing they’re getting the care they need. That’s what this new bipartisan effort aims to protect.
In a time when rural hospitals are feeling the squeeze, a new bipartisan bill could be a game changer for rural communities across Oregon, and the nation.
Republican senators are pushing back against new federal heat safety rules, arguing for local control to help farmers and small businesses keep their workers safe without added burdens.