Mike Simpson: “But the budget constraints--this is paper stuff. It is money that we are spending somewhere right now.”

A permanent pay fix for our wildland firefighters will strengthen recruitment and retention while providing financial security to the first responders who protect our communities.

Last year was an ugly budget year. I understand why it was. We were overspending.

Interesting testimony, something that we will certainly look into consideration of when we are trying to put together a budget.

I regularly hear from farmers, ranchers, and producers in Idaho, and their main concern over the years has been when Congress will reauthorize the Farm Bill.