KANSAS CITY, Missouri, May 22 [Category: Sports] -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics posted the following news release: * * * 68th Avista NAIA World Series Preview Avista NAIA World Series Links * Bracket * Game Notes (updated daily throughout the series) * Record Book * Schedule * Tickets * Visitors Guide Game Notes (PDF, for Friday, May 23 Games) LEWISTON, Idaho - The 2025 Avista NAIA Baseball World Series begins Friday (May 23), at Harris Field in  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, May 22 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * A magnetic pull toward materials Growing up in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, with engineer parents who worked in the state's silver mining industry, MIT senior Maria Aguiar developed an early interest in materials. The star garnet, the state's mineral, is still her favorite. It's a sheer coincidence, though, that her undergraduate thesis also focuses on garnets. Her research explores ways   more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The Boise Airport in Idaho has submitted strong comments to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding its proposed 2026 Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for stormwater discharges, warning that new mandates could impose "unnecessary burdens" with little environmental benefit. The airport expressed significant concerns over proposed requirements for PFAS monitoring, dry weather deicing, and stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPPs). The airport argues that t  more

HAILEY, Idaho, May 23 [Category: Environment] -- The Western Watersheds Project posted the following news release: * * * Breaking: Judge Deals Significant Blow to Unconstitutional Reorganization of Federal Government May 22, 2025 CONTACT : press@democracyforward.org Erik Molvar, Western Watersheds Project, (307) 399-7910, emolvar@westernwatersheds.org Judge Deals Significant Blow to Unconstitutional Reorganization of Federal Government Preliminary Injunction Issued in Largest and Most  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Jason Davis, Davis Law Firm, Temecula, California, and Donald E.J. Kilmer Jr., Law Offices of Donald Kilmer APC, Caldwell, Idaho, have jointly voiced their strong support for the Department of Justice's (DOJ) recent Interim Final Rule (IFR) aimed at overhauling the process for restoring firearm rights. In a comment submitted to the federal agency, the firms, representing individuals impacted by gun laws in California and beyond, lauded the IFR as a "bold move" while urging  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on May 20, 2025: * * * Chairman Risch in Floor Speech: Suffering in Gaza is "Fault of Hamas" WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today gave the remarks below in a floor speech on the humanitarian suffering in Gaza caused by Hamas. "I reserve the right to object. "First of all, we have no disagree  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on May 20, 2025: * * * Chairman Risch Opening Statement at Hearing with Secretary Rubio, Review of the FY26 State Department Budget Request WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today gave the following opening remarks at a full committee hearing review of the FY26 State Department budget request. Th  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * City of Grand View, Idaho clean water infrastructure project wins EPA award for innovation, backed by Idaho DEQ funding Idaho DEQ's Clean Water State Revolving Fund Program provides low-interest loans for drinking water infrastructure projects. The City of Grand View, Idaho received a WATERS award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in recognition of innovative and effective use of t  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Crapo Joins Resolution Reaffirming U.S.-Canada Partnership Washington, D.C.-- The United States and Canada share three oceans and the world's longest border. About 400,000 people and more than $2.5 billion worth of goods and services move across the U.S.-Canada border each day. The relationship between the two countries fosters one of the most significant bilateral trading relationships in the world. U.  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Crapo Statement at IRS Commissioner Nomination Hearing Washington, D.C.-- U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) delivered the following remarks at a hearing to consider the nomination of Billy Long to be Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Commissioner. As prepared for delivery: "Today, we will hear from Congressman Billy Long, who is nominated to serve as Commissioner of the Internal  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release on May 20, 2025: * * * Crapo Statement at IRS Commissioner Nomination Hearing Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) delivered the following remarks at a hearing to consider the nomination of Billy Long to be Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Commissioner. As prepared for delivery: "Today, we will hear from Congressman Billy Long, wh  more

POCATELLO, Idaho, May 20 -- Idaho State University issued the following news: * * * Dr. Shin Kue Ryu Represents ISU at Council on Foreign Relations Educators Workshop Dr. Shin Kue Ryu, associate professor in the Department of Political Science, was recently invited to participate in the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) College and University Educators Workshop, held April 10 - 11, 2025, in New York City. This highly selective event welcomed only 98 faculty members from across the United St  more

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho, May 23 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Idaho National Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * Energizing Minds: INL invites teachers to explore the future of energy, become energy education leaders The Idaho National Laboratory invites teachers to join us June 24-25 for "Energizing Minds: Exploring the Future of Energy at INL," a dynamic professional development workshop designed exclusively for educators. At this free event, INL's K-12 STEM Education team wil  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA announces $3M in Brownfields Grants to cleanup communities across Idaho Seattle -- Last week, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the selection of $3 million in Brownfields Grants to communities in Idaho. These grants put the agency's commitment to protect human health and the environment into action while remaining good stewards of tax dollars and advancing policies to energize t  more

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho, May 22 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Idaho National Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * Experimental Breeder Reactor-I Atomic Museum opens May 23 for 2025 season Experimental Breeder Reactor-I (EBR-I), located 50 miles west of Idaho Falls on U.S. Highway 20, will open for the 2025 season starting Friday, May 23, and running through Labor Day. The museum is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free. The reactor was completed in 1951, and on Dec  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Russ Fulcher, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * House Passes Historic 'One Big Beautiful Bill' with Fulcher's No Tax on Overtime WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Congressman Russ Fulcher (Idaho-01) issued the following statement after the House passed H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The legislation now heads to the Senate. "Today, the House took a monumental step to secure America's economic future," said Congressman Fulcher. "This legislation redu  more

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- The Idaho Conservation League (ICL) has submitted extensive comments to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) regarding its proposal to establish a new Distinct Population Segment (GBDPS) for grizzly bears in the lower 48 states and revise the accompanying 4(d) rule. The organization, representing over 26,000 members and supporters, largely supports the Service's comprehensive approach to grizzly bear recovery, while also highlighting key areas for improvement and clar  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Idaho Delegation Urges Administration to Move Small Business Regional Office to Idaho WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Jim Risch and Mike Crapo and Representatives Mike Simpson and Russ Fulcher today sent a letter to Small Business Administrator Kelly Loeffler urging the Small Business Administration (SBA) to move the Seattle regional office from Washington to Idaho. "[...] unlike other states served by the   more

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Idaho Delegation Urges Administration to Move Small Business Regional Office to Idaho Washington, D.C.-- U.S. Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch and Representatives Mike Simpson and Russ Fulcher sent a letter to Small Business Administrator Kelly Loeffler urging the Small Business Administration (SBA) to move the Seattle regional office from Washington to Idaho. "Idaho is uniquely positioned to further t  more

BOISE, Idaho, May 24 -- The Idaho Democratic Party issued the following statement on May 23, 2025, by Chair Lauren Necochea: * * * A Message from the Chair: GOP Legislators Mock the Idahoans Who Provide Your Health Care Lawmakers are elected to serve the people of Idaho by the people of Idaho. Any Idahoan who approaches our elected leaders with concerns should be treated with dignity and respect. Sadly, we saw an utter breakdown of this basic decency during a recent legislative panel at the C  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The Idaho Farm Bureau Federation, Boise, Idaho, representing over 90,000 members, has expressed support for rescinding the current regulatory definition of 'harm' within the Endangered Species Act. The organization argues that the broad interpretation of the term stifles voluntary conservation efforts and creates significant challenges for the state's agricultural community. The Federation highlights that current regulations can interpret routine farming activities, such a  more

POCATELLO, Idaho, May 16 -- Idaho State University issued the following news: * * * $1.2 Million IMPACTS Project Launches With First Cohort of Future STEM Teachers A five-year, $1.2 million grant from the National Science Foundation's Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program has launched the Idaho Making Progress Against Critical Teacher Shortages in STEM (IMPACTS in STEM) project at Idaho State University (ISU). ISU students selected for the prestigious Noyce Scholarship will be awarded full  more

POCATELLO, Idaho, May 20 -- Idaho State University issued the following news: * * * Fighting Hunger Through Research and Action at Benny's Pantry "The food that I bought just didn't last, and I didn't have money to get more." This quote from a student survey illustrates what many students at ISU face, and the driving force behind Rachel Nielsen's recent research on food insecurity at Idaho State University. Nielsen, now a student working towards a master's degree in public administration in   more

POCATELLO, Idaho, May 23 -- Idaho State University issued the following news: * * * Natalie Moerer Honored with College of Education Spring 2025 Outstanding Cooperating Teacher Award Idaho State University's Department of Teaching and Educational Studies recently awarded the Spring Outstanding Cooperating Teacher award to Natalie Moerer at a surprise assembly at Hansen Elementary School. The Department of Teaching and Educational Studies maintains strong and meaningful partnerships with sch  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Justice Department Files Religious Liberty Lawsuit Against Troy, Idaho for Discriminating Against a Small Christian Church The Justice Department filed a lawsuit today in the U.S. District Court for the District of Idaho alleging that the City of Troy, Idaho, violated the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA) when it denied a conditional use permit (CUP) application sought by   more

BEAUMONT, Texas, May 23 -- Lamar University issued the following news: * * * Lamar University hosts CISA Region 6 ICS cybersecurity training workshop By April Thompson Lamar University hosted the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency's (CISA) Region 6 Industrial Control Systems (ICS) Cybersecurity Training Workshop from April 15-18. This in-person event brought together professionals from critical infrastructure sectors including energy, utilit  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on May 19, 2025: * * * Lee, Colleagues Lead Legislation to Counter Adversary Nuclear Program WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Mike Lee (R-Utah), chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today introduced the International Nuclear Energy Act. This legislation aims  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, May 23 [Category: Sports] -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics posted the following news release: * * * LSU Shreveport Moves to 55-0, Belting 3 of Game's 5 Home Runs in 6-3 win over Grand View (Iowa) Box Score | Bracket | Schedule | Watch LEWISTON, Idaho - LSU Shreveport (La.) and Grand View (Iowa) combined for five home runs, but the Pilots were able to make a first-inning lead stick, improving to 55-0 with a 6-3 win over the Vikings in the second  more

BOISE, Idaho, May 23 -- The Idaho Democratic Party issued the following statement on May 22, 2025: * * * Mike Simpson and Russ Fulcher Vote To Gut Health Care and Food Assistance For Idahoans for Tax Handouts to Billionaires In response to House Republicans passing Trump's disastrous budget bill, Idaho Democratic Party Chair Lauren Necochea released the following statement: "At a time when working Idaho families are already struggling to get by, Mike Simpson and Russ Fulcher just voted to ma  more

HAILEY, Idaho, May 20 [Category: Environment] -- The Western Watersheds Project posted the following news release on May 19, 2025: * * * Over 150,000 Americans Oppose Trump Administration's Unprecedented Effort to Eliminate Habitat Protections for Vulnerable Wildlife Washington, D.C. -- Over 150,000 Americans have opposed a proposed rulemaking by the Trump administration to eliminate major habitat protections for endangered species in the U.S. after it was unveiled in April -- and as the peri  more

WASHINGTON, May 24 -- President Trump issued the following executive order on May 23, 2025: * * * REFORMING NUCLEAR REACTOR TESTING AT THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1. Purpose. The United States led the development of civilian nuclear power through the Atomic Energy Commission, the National Reactor Testing Station (now known as Idaho National Laboratory), and   more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Mike Simpson, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Simpson Supports Trump-Backed 'One Big Beautiful Bill' WASHINGTON-- Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson issued the following statement regarding his vote of support for H.R.1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, a legislative vehicle for advancing President Trump's full policy agenda. "There is no greater time than right now to provide historic tax relief for hardworking Americans, restore energy i  more

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Risch Applauds President Trump's Executive Orders on Nuclear Energy WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jim Risch released a statement today on President Donald Trump's executive actions to expand American nuclear energy production and streamline the deployment of advanced civil nuclear technologies. "Nuclear energy is America's creation and will be essential to powering our nation's future," said Risch. "Presid  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Risch Leads Legislation to Counter Adversary Nuclear Energy Programs WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Chris Coons (D-Del.), senior member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Mike Lee (R-Utah), chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on May 19, 2025: * * * Risch, Colleagues Lead Legislation to Counter Adversary Nuclear Energy Programs WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Chris Coons (D-Del.), Mike Lee (R-Utah), and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), chairman and ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, today   more

WASHINGTON, May 24 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on May 23, 2025: * * * Risch, Colleagues on Recent Developments in the DRC and Rwanda WASHINGTON- U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), chairman and ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Chris Coons (D-Del.), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Cory Booker (D-N.J.), and John Cornyn (R-Texas) today issued the following statement in res  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, issued the following floor remarks on May 19, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. President refers to the presiding officer of the Senate at the time of the speech): * * * Mr. President, section 36(b) of the Arms Export Control Act requires that Congress receive prior notification of certain proposed arms sales as defined by that statute. Upon such notification, the Congress has 30 calendar days during which the sale may be reviewed. Th  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, issued the following floor remarks on May 19, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. President refers to the presiding officer of the Senate at the time of the speech): * * * Mr. President, section 36(b) of the Arms Export Control Act requires that Congress receive prior notification of certain proposed arms sales as defined by that statute. Upon such notification, the Congress has 30 calendar days during which the sale may be reviewed. Th  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, released the following remarks from a May 15, 2025, executive session to consider the nominations of James O'Neill to be deputy secretary and Gary Andres to be an assistant secretary of the Health and Human Services: * * * "We meet today to consider favorably reporting the nominations of Jim O'Neill, who is nominated to serve as Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), a  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, released the following remarks from a May 13, 2025, executive session to consider the nomination of Rodney Scott to be U.S. Customs and Border Protection commissioner: * * * "We meet today to consider favorably reporting the nomination of Rodney Scott to be Commissioner of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). "As we have done with other nominees, the meeting this morning will provide members wit  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, released the following remarks from a May 14, 2024, hearing entitled "Trade in Critical Supply Chains": * * * "Trade has the ability to increase productivity, incomes and the availability of goods. While we talk often about how the increased supply and choice of goods that come from international trade benefit our consumers, we sometimes forget that this also benefits our producers. "In fact, a majority   more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Coons, colleagues statement on recent developments in the DRC and Rwanda WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.), Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), Cory Booker (D-N.J.), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), and John Cornyn (R-Texas) issued the following statement in response to recent developments in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda: "Safety, security, and prosperity in C  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Van Hollen, Alsobrooks Join Colleagues in Reintroducing Bipartisan Legislation to Deliver Combat-Injured Veterans Full Military Benefits Major Richard Star Act would provide combat-injured veterans with full earned disability compensation and retirement pay WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen, Angela Alsobrooks (Both D-Md.) joined Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Senate Veterans'  more

WOODLAWN, Maryland, May 21 (TNSrep) -- The Social Security Administration's Office of the Inspector General issued a 6-page audit report (No. 062410) on March 6, 2025 entitled "Match of Idaho Death Information Against Social Security Administration Records." Here is the memorandum: * * * Date: March 6, 2025 Refer To: 062410 To: Leland C. Dudek, Acting Commissioner From: Michelle L. Anderson, Assistant Inspector General for Audit Subject: Match of Idaho Death Information Against Social Secu  more

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho, May 20 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Idaho National Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * Strategic partnership between Idaho National Laboratory and Cyber Florida bolsters cybersecurity, nurtures talent (IDAHO FALLS, Idaho) - The Florida Center for Cybersecurity (Cyber Florida) at the University of South Florida and the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) have agreed to collaborate on critical infrastructure cyber mitigation and workforce development. INL a  more