Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Clears House
The House voted 395-4 Tuesday in favor of the Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act.
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Lawmakers Look To Address Urban Canals In Need
Northwest lawmakers say there are several urban canals across the west that need to be repaired.
Simpson Announces Funds For Idaho Ag Projects
On Thursday, Mike Simpson announced funds for the University of Idaho's CAFE, as well as the Bingham County Aquifer Data and Sustainability Project.
Northwest Lawmakers Want Phosphate Labeled A Critical Mineral
Earlier this week, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson, and a host of other Northwest lawmakers, signed a letter to Interior Secretary Doug Burgum in support of phosphate being included on the 2025 Critical Minerals List.
OPINION: Securing a Legal Workforce for American Agriculture
Whether we realize it or not, every American depends on agriculture every single day.
Simpson Announces $3M For University of Idaho's CAFE
On Thursday, Representative Mike Simpson highlighted the inclusion of $3 million in funding for the University of Idaho's CAFE project near Rupert.
Resolution Looks To Designate June As National Dairy Month
On Monday, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson cosponsored a resolution to designate June as National Dairy Month. House Resolution 257 is sponsored by New York Republican Representative Claudia Tenney.
“With Idaho being the third-largest dairy-producing state, the dairy industry plays a significant role in our economy," Simpson said this week. "Designating June ...
Parrella Honored By Idaho Delegation
Congratulations to outgoing University of Idaho College of Agricultural Life Sciences dean Michael Parrella. He was recently honored by the Idaho congressional delegation as he prepares to retire from the College. The letter said in part:
"Your tenure as dean has left an indelible mark on our state’s agricultural landscape. For nearly a decade, yo...
Maybe 3rd Times A Charm; FWMA Reintroduced Again
“This bill is kind of a marker, it starts the discussion and I'm hoping that we can make some needed updates to it before final passage,” said Representative Dan Newhouse, after he and California’s Zoe Lofgren reintroduced the Farm Workforce Modernization Act on Wednesday. He said reintroducing th...
Republicans Call on Leadership To Pass A Farm Bill
Several Northwest lawmakers signed a letter Thursday calling for the reauthorization of a highly effective Farm Bill to be a top priority of the 118th Congress. The letter, sent to Republican Leadership, calls for a commitment supporting rural America, and investing in critical programs for agriculture.
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