RELEASE: Crapo, U.S. Senate Honor Forensic Scientists
The U.S. Senate unanimously passed Sen. Mike Crapo's resolution designating National Forensic Science Week, recognizing Idaho's state, city and county crime laboratories.
RELEASE: Idaho Liberty Bell Tour Stops in Southwest Idaho Oct. 3-6
Idaho's Liberty Bell Tour makes seven stops across Southwest Idaho Oct. 3-6, from Idaho City Days to Weiser, Payette, Fruitland, Murphy, Middleton and Caldwell.
RELEASE: DOI Fraud Unit Exposes Fake Invoice in Fire Claim
A Rupert man was convicted of felony insurance fraud after the Idaho Department of Insurance Fraud Unit found he submitted a fake $10,657 equipment rental invoice in a house fire claim.
RELEASE: Crapo, Wyden, Risch, Merkley Introduce Three-Year Reauthorization of Secure Rural Schools Program
Idaho Sens. Mike Crapo and Jim Risch join Oregon's Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley on a bipartisan bill to reauthorize Secure Rural Schools funding for counties with federal land for three years.
RELEASE: ISAC Wins National Award for SRO Research
The Idaho Statistical Analysis Center won a 2026 Douglas Yearwood National Publication Award for its report on School Resource Officers in Idaho, its fifth Yearwood Award since 2020.
RELEASE: Senate Unanimously Approves Bipartisan Taxpayer Assistance and Service Act
The Senate unanimously passed the Taxpayer Assistance and Service Act from Finance Chairman Mike Crapo and Ranking Member Ron Wyden, a package of 65 bipartisan reforms to modernize the IRS.
RELEASE: Rep. Simpson Releases Statement on 50th Anniversary of the Hyde Amendment
Rep. Mike Simpson marks 50 years of the Hyde Amendment barring federal funding of elective abortions and highlights three pro-life bills he recently cosponsored.
RELEASE: Crapo Statement on Support for Ratepayer Protection Act
Sen. Mike Crapo voted for the Ratepayer Protection Act, which would make large AI data centers cover their own grid costs, but the bill fell three votes short of cloture in the Senate.
RELEASE: Idaho Department of Insurance Appointed Rehabilitator for Idaho School Benefit Trust
A district court has appointed Insurance Director Dean Cameron as Rehabilitator of the insolvent Idaho School Benefit Trust, as claims for delinquent school districts remain on hold.
RELEASE: Crapo, Klobuchar EARLY Act Reauthorization Passes Senate
Sen. Mike Crapo and Sen. Amy Klobuchar's bipartisan EARLY Act reauthorization, supporting breast cancer education and early detection for young women, has passed the Senate.
SPONSORS:
Trending:
Stay Informed on Idaho Politics
Join thousands of Idahoans who read the Gem State Chronicle daily—free.
- Daily digest of Idaho political news, op-eds, and press releases
- Original reporting and analysis you won't find anywhere else
- Idaho Insider—profiles of all 105 legislators, every district and committee
- Free, with an option to support with a paid subscription
By subscribing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Unsubscribe anytime.