THE SIMPSON STANDARD: August 23rd, 2026
Congressman Mike Simpson recaps a week in Idaho's Second District: the Twin Falls community's resilience, touring the new National Guard readiness center in Jerome, and discussing permitting reform and workforce policy.
MCGRANE: What We Inherit
Secretary of State Phil McGrane reflects on the Rodel Fellowship's study of political philosophy and what it means to be a steward of America's constitutional inheritance.
LABRADOR LETTER: Grizzly Bears and Who Manages Idaho
Attorney General Raúl Labrador's weekly newsletter on his formal comments urging the Trump Administration to fix the proposed grizzly bear rule and protect Idaho's wildlife management authority.
Congressman Fulcher’s Legislative Update: August 20, 2026
Congressman Russ Fulcher's newsletter keeps Idahoans updated on what's going on in our state and in DC.
THE SIMPSON STANDARD: August 16th, 2026
Congressman Mike Simpson recaps a week in Idaho's Second District: the Claremont Fire's containment and visits from Secretaries Rollins and Burgum, the LeRoy Craig Jerome Center ribbon-cutting, and meeting with Idaho's dairy farmers.
LABRADOR LETTER: Banking Scam Stopped by Our Consumer Protection Investigators
Attorney General Raúl Labrador's weekly newsletter on how his Consumer Protection Division intercepted $14,000 mailed to scammers before it reached them.
MCGRANE: Behind Every Idaho Election
Secretary of State Phil McGrane on the county clerks who administer Idaho's elections, following the annual Idaho Association of County Recorders and Clerks conference in Lewiston.
Idaho Department of Insurance – July 2026 Newsletter
The Idaho Department of Insurance's July 2026 newsletter: Director Cameron's Outstanding Service Award, 2027 health plan rates, fraud convictions, and consumer education resources.
THE SIMPSON STANDARD: August 9th, 2026
Congressman Mike Simpson recaps a week touring INL and Idaho State University, returning to Fort Hall's new fire station, and welcoming NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman for a NASA Goes Nuclear event.
MCGRANE: Idaho Business Isn’t Slowing Down. Neither Are We.
Secretary of State Phil McGrane on how his eight-person Business Services team cut filing times from a month to five days while processing record growth in Idaho business filings.
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