Mike Crapo: “I encourage you to look at this carefully, and if you have not already done it, to conduct an impact analysis.”

Counties across Idaho should not have to repeatedly face uncertainty about whether the federal government will uphold its responsibility to communities containing vast amounts of tax-exempt federal land.

“Secretary Burgum’s announcement moves us one step closer to allowing Idaho wildlife professionals to manage a recovered grizzly population in a way that protects both the species and Idaho communities.”

“For years, I have advocated for returning grizzly bear management to the states as recovery objectives and benchmarks have been achieved.

This $31 million award is a significant investment in Idaho’s future and further establishes our state as a national leader in advanced nuclear energy.