OPINION: The Simpson Standard: June 22nd, 2025
By Congressman Mike Simpson Dear Friend, It’s an honor to serve Idaho’s Second District in Congress. My top...
OPINION: Labrador Letter: Strengthening Our Fight Against Child Exploitation in North Idaho
By Attorney General Raúl Labrador Dear Friends, This week I traveled to North Idaho to strengthen our partnerships...
OPINION: The Simpson Standard: June 15th, 2025
By Congressman Mike Simpson Dear Friend, Happy Father’s Day to all the incredible fathers out there! Appropriations season...
OPINION: The Simpson Standard: June 8th, 2025
Dear Friend, I want to begin by expressing our heartfelt gratitude for the kind words and prayers we’ve...
OPINION: Labrador Letter: Keeping Idaho Families Informed About Online Safety
By Attorney General Raúl Labrador Dear Friends, As both a parent and Idaho’s Attorney General, I’m deeply troubled...
OPINION: The Simpson Standard: June 1st, 2025
Dear Friend, Happy June 1st! From Idaho Falls to Boise to Stanley, it was a great week spent...
OPINION: The Simpson Standard: May 25th, 2025
Dear Friend, It was a busy week here in DC! You may have heard something about One Big,...
OPINION: The Simpson Standard: May 18th, 2025
By Congressman Mike Simpson Dear Friend, This last week was National Police Week, a time to recognize, remember,...
OPINION: The Simpson Standard: May 11th, 2025
By Congressman Mike Simpson Dear Friend, “Life doesn’t come with a manual, it comes with a mother.” Happy...
OPINION: The Simpson Standard: May 4th, 2025
By Congressman Mike Simpson Dear Friend, First and foremost, May is Military Appreciation Month. Our servicemembers and their families...
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