WASHINGTON, May 1 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following document on April 30, 2025, from Economics Daily: * * * Nonfarm payroll employment up in 13 states from March 2024 to March 2025 From March 2024 to March 2025, nonfarm payroll employment increased in 13 states and was essentially unchanged in 37 states and the District of Columbia. * * * Chart: States with statistically significant changes in employment from March 2024 to March 2025, s  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Capito Joins Risch, Colleagues in Introducing Bill to Stand Up for Israel at the UN WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) joined Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and a number of her Senate Republican colleagues in introducing the Stand with Israel Act, legislation to cut off U.S. funding to UN agencies that expel, downgrade, suspend,  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on April 29, 2025: * * * Chairman Risch Gives Floor Remarks in Support of David Perdue to be Ambassador to China WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today gave the following remarks on the Senate floor in support of David Perdue's confirmation to be ambassador to China. Chairman Risch gave the f  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on May 1, 2025: * * * Chairman Risch Opening Statement at Nominations Hearing of Ambassadors to France, Ireland, Dominican Republic, and the Netherlands 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 nominations hearing. Witnesses included Mr. Charle  more

HAILEY, Idaho, May 2 [Category: Environment] -- The Western Watersheds Project posted the following news release: * * * Coalition Seeks Emergency Relief in Challenge to Unconstitutional Reorganization of Federal Government May 2, 2025 CONTACT: press@democracyforward.org Erik Molvar, Western Watersheds Project, (307) 399-7910, emolvar@westernwatersheds.org Coalition of Unions, Non-Profit Groups, and Local Governments Seek Emergency Relief in Challenge to Unconstitutional Reorganization  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The Idaho Conservation League (ICL) has submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Commerce regarding the Section 232 national security investigation into timber and lumber imports. In a letter to Stephen Astle, Director of the Defense Industrial Base Division, ICL emphasized the importance of sustainable forest management. John Robison, Public Lands Director for ICL, stated, "We caution against programs or policies that limit or reduce public involvement, environmental r  more

SANTA FE, New Mexico, May 3 -- WildEarth Guardians posted the following news release on May 1, 2025: * * * Conservationists oppose State takeover of National Forests in Idaho Governor Little's Executive Order targets public control of national forests MOSCOW, Idaho - Today, a coalition of regional conservation groups voice their opposition to the state of Idaho's intention to seize control of national forests, as revealed in Governor Brad Little's April 22 Executive Order ("Make Forests Heal  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Combat Rising Tech Threat from China Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Jim Risch (R-Idaho) introduced the Partner with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), and the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Act. This bipartisan bill would enhance cooper  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Crapo Announces HHS Nominations Hearing Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) announced the Committee will hold a nomination hearing on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at 10:00 AM to consider James O'Neill to be Deputy Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Gary Andres to be an Assistant Secretary of HHS.  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release on April 30, 2025: * * * Crapo Statement at CBP 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 Rodney Scott to be U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Commissioner. As prepared for delivery: "Today, we will hear from Rodney Scott,  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release on April 29, 2025: * * * Crapo Statement at Executive Session to Consider Commerce, Treasury Nominations Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) delivered the following remarks at an executive session to consider the nominations of William Kimmitt to serve as Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade and Kenneth Kies to s  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release on May 1, 2025: * * * Crapo Urges Colleagues to Support Bisignano for SSA Commissioner Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) delivered remarks on the Senate Floor urging his colleagues to support the nomination of Frank Bisignano to be Commissioner of the Social Security Administration (SSA). As delivered: "I rise today to urge my  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Crapo Urges Colleagues to Support Bisignano for SSA Commissioner Washington, D.C.-- U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) delivered remarks on the Senate Floor urging his colleagues to support the nomination of Frank Bisignano to be Commissioner of the Social Security Administration (SSA). As delivered: "I rise today to urge my colleagues to vote in favor of the confirmation of Mr  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Crapo, Risch and Colleagues Introduce Bill to Stand Up for Israel at the UN Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas), Ted Budd (R-North Carolina), Mike Lee (R-Utah), James Lankford (R-Oklahoma), Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), Dave McCormick (R-Pennsylvania), Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Katie Britt   more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Crapo, Wyden Introduce Legislation to Modernize Short Line and Regional Railroad Tax Credit Washington, D.C.-- U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-Oregon) today reintroduced bipartisan legislation to expand the Short Line Railroad Tax Credit that would help equip operators with essential resources to provide regional communities with safe, reliable  more

WASHINGTON, May 3 -- The Federal Election Commission issued the following record on May 2, 2025: * * * The Libertarian Party of Idaho, the Libertarian Party of Maine, Inc., the Libertarian Party of Maryland, and the Libertarian Party of Vermont ("Requestors") qualify as state party committees under the Federal Election Campaign Act. Background The determination of a state party organization's status as the state committee of a political party depends on three elements. First, the national pa  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has received and posted for public inspection a new major license application filed by Big Wood Canal Company for the Magic Dam Hydroelectric Project, located on the Big Wood River in Blaine and Camas Counties, Idaho. The project, situated on federal land administered by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management, includes a 3,100-foot-long dam, a reservoir of 3,740 acres, an intake tower, outlet conduit, penstock, powerhouse with t  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued a notice updating the procedural schedule for the Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) concerning the Hells Canyon Project (Project No. 1971-079) operated by Idaho Power Company. The revised schedule follows several years of filings, including a 2003 application by Idaho Power for a new license to continue operations at the Hells Canyon Project, located in the Snake River on the border between   more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release on April 29, 2025: * * * Finance Committee Advances Commerce, Treasury Nominations Washington, D.C.--The U.S. Senate Finance Committee today advanced the nominations of William Kimmitt to serve as Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade and Kenneth Kies to serve as the Assistant Treasury Secretary for Tax Policy, each by a vote of 14-13. Following the vote,  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Fischer, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Stand Up for Israel at United Nations Today, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) joined Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), in introducing the Stand with Israel Act to cut off U.S. funding to United Nations agencies that expel, downgrade, suspend, or otherwise restrict the participation of the State of Israel. "Despit  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Russ Fulcher, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Fulcher's Bill to Inform Consumers of Spy Appliances Passes House WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Congressman Russ Fulcher (R-Idaho) issued the following statement after the House passed his legislation, H.R. 859, the Informing Consumers About Smart Devices Act:  "Consumers have a right to know if their internet-connected 'smart' appliance is recording them unknowingly," said Congressman Fulcher. "In an ag  more

INDEPENDENCE, Kentucky, May 1 -- Gale, a part of Cengage Group, issued the following news release: * * * Gale In Context Databases Help Boise School District Develop Students' Critical Thinking and Information Literacy Skills District Implements Gale Resources into Curriculum to Provide Students with Access to Accurate, Trustworthy Information That Fosters Research Skills to Develop Future-Ready Students FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. and BOISE, Idaho - April 30, 2025 - With the rampant spread of m  more

HAILEY, Idaho, April 28 [Category: Environment] -- The Western Watersheds Project posted the following news release: * * * Government Kills Another Endangered Mexican Wolf at the Behest of the Livestock Industry Media contacts: * Chris Smith, WildEarth Guardians (505) 395-6177; csmith@wildearthguardians.org * Greta Anderson, Western Watersheds Project (520)623-1878; greta@westernwatersheds.org * Regan Downey, Wolf Conservation Center (914)763-2373; regan@nywolf.org * Brian Nowicki  more

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho, April 29 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Idaho National Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * Idaho and Trump Administration sign agreement to support US nuclear energy future (IDAHO FALLS, Idaho) -- The State of Idaho and the U.S. Department of Energy have agreed to a targeted waiver of the 1995 Settlement Agreement. The agreement established milestones to remove legacy waste at the Idaho National Laboratory site while allowing nuclear energy research and d  more

BOISE, Idaho, May 3 -- The Idaho Democratic Party issued the following statement on May 2, 2025, by Chair Lauren Necochea: * * * A Message from the Chair: Trump and Idaho Republican Politicians Are Driving Us Into Recession To billionaires, recessions mean disappointing stock returns. To working families, they mean shuttered small businesses, layoffs, lost homes, and telling a graduate that college is out of reach. Recessions erase the American Dream for too many families. Now, Trump and his  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Idaho Forest Group has voiced its support for a deeper examination of the impact of tariffs on softwood lumber imports into the United States. In a letter to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, company President Todd Brinkmeyer stated, "Idaho Forest Group supports investigating further the full impacts of imposing Section 232 tariffs on imports of softwood lumber products into the United States." The letter, dated March 31, 2025, emphasizes the significant role of Canadian l  more

POCATELLO, Idaho, April 29 -- Idaho State University issued the following news: * * * Bridging the Distance: How a Robot is Helping Build Connection Across Campuses In a world of hybrid work and virtual learning environments, creating meaningful, spontaneous human connection is one of the biggest challenges higher education faces--especially when operating across multiple campuses. At the L.S. Skaggs College of Pharmacy, we deliver a synchronous Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program across thr  more

LEWISTON, Idaho, May 1 -- Lewis-Clark State College issued the following news release: * * * LC State, ISU partner on master of science in athletic training LEWISTON, Idaho - Lewis-Clark State College and Idaho State University (ISU) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to offer a program where students can complete a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science and a Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) in five years. The MOU, which will be in effect for five years, will pro  more

WASHINGTON, May 3 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has received a license amendment application from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for the Fort St. Vrain (FSV) Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation (ISFSI) located in Platteville, Colorado. The amendment pertains to Materials License No. SNM-2504 and aims to revise several license conditions and technical specifications (TS) associated with the storage facility. The proposed changes seek to designate the Manage  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Russ Fulcher, R-Idaho, issued the following floor remarks on April 28, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. Speaker refers to the presiding officer of the House at the time of the speech): * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 859, Informing Consumers About Smart Devices Act. This bill would require manufacturers of internet-connected so-called smart appliances to disclose to consumers prior to purchase when their product is equipped with a cam  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Mike Simpson, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Simpson Applauds President Trump's First 100 Days WASHINGTON-- Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson released the following statement in response to the first 100 days of the Trump administration "In the first 100 days of the Trump administration, President Trump has delivered promise after promise to make America safer, more prosperous, and stronger," said Rep. Simpson. "From securing our sout  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Mike Simpson, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Simpson Cosponsors Bill to Add a Third Federal Judge for Idaho WASHINGTON-- Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson cosponsored the Judicial Understaffing Delays Getting Emergencies Solved Act of 2025 (JUDGES Act). This legislation will add critically needed federal judgeships to resolve currently understaffed and backlogged courts--including an additional federal district judgeship in Idaho. This legislatio  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Risch Introduces Legislation to Overhaul Federal Regulations, Cut Red Tape WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) today introduced the Zero-Based Regulations Act to cut red tape and protect taxpayer dollars by requiring annual zero-based reviews of all federal regulations. "Idahoans are fed up with heavy-handed federal regulations stifling our freedoms," said Risch. "The Zero-Based Regulations Ac  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on May 1, 2025: * * * Risch, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Counter Rising Tech Threat from China WASHINGTON- U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), and Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) today introduced the Partner with the Association of Southeas  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on April 30, 2025: * * * Risch, Colleagues Introduces Bill to Stand Up for Israel at the UN WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), Ted Budd (R-N.C.), Mike Lee (R-Utah), James Lankford (R-Okla.), Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Dave McCormick (R-Pa.), Joni Ernst (R-I  more

WASHINGTON, May 3 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on May 2, 2025: * * * Risch, Cruz, Scott Introduce Bill to Protect American Taxpayer Dollars from African Peacekeeping Operation WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Ted Cruz (R-Texas), and Rick Scott (R-Fla.), introduced the AUSSOM Funding Restriction Act of 2025 today to safeguard U.S. taxpayer fu  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, issued the following floor remarks on May 1, 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. The   more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, issued the following floor remarks on April 28, 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  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, issued the following floor remarks on April 28, 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  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, issued the following floor remarks on April 28, 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  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, issued the following floor remarks on April 28, 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  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, issued the following floor remarks on April 28, 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  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, issued the following floor remarks on April 28, 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  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, issued the following floor remarks on April 28, 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  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, issued the following floor remarks on April 28, 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  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, issued the following floor remarks on April 28, 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  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, issued the following floor remarks on April 28, 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  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Senate Finance Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 119-6) on its activities during the 118th Congress. The report was advanced by Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, on March 26, 2025. Here are excerpts: * * * COMMITTEE RULES I. RULES OF PROCEDURE Rule 1. Regular Meeting Days.--The regular meeting day of the committee shall be the second and fourth Tuesday of each month, except that if there be no business before the committee the regular meeting shall be omitted. Rule 2. C  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Senate Finance Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 119-6) on its activities during the 118th Congress. The report was advanced by Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, on March 26, 2025. (Continued from Part 1 of 2) * * * July 23, 2024: Considered by Senate. July 23, 2024: By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote July 24, 2024. July 24, 2024: Considered by Senate. July 24, 2024: Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay vote, 78- 16. Record vote number: 215. July 24, 2024:  more

IRVING, Texas, April 29 [Category: BizMedia] -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: * * * The CW Network Renews Broadcast Agreement with Pac-12 to Bring College Football Games to a National Audience This Fall Network Will Air Nine Oregon State and Washington State Home Games in 2025 Coverage Kicks Off Saturday, August 30 with Idaho at Washington State BURBANK, CA (April 29, 2025) - The CW Network today announced that it has renewed it  more