Mike Crapo: “I want to encourage you to be very restrictive in terms of the application of this prohibition and give the maximum…”

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.

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.

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

“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.”