I’m grateful to AARP Idaho for hosting this telephone town hall and giving Idahoans another venue to share their counsel, ask questions, and hear directly from me about the work being done in Washington, D.C., and what’s ahead in Congress.

The reason for the lack of support has been because about 85% of the +/- $1.5 trillion in spending has been ear-marked for the SNAP (food-stamps) program.

The bipartisan CLEAN Act will address these barriers and unlock opportunities to explore and develop this renewable energy source.

“Geothermal is a clean, abundant, and dependable energy resource that can help meet America’s rapidly rising power demands,”

“However, the lack of consistent geothermal lease sales and the slow federal permitting process result in timelines longer than many other energy projects.

Geothermal is a clean, abundant, and dependable energy resource that can help meet America’s rapidly rising power demands.

I think, just to say, we aren’t crazy about ongoing kinetic action in Iran.

If they have one, they’ll use it. But frankly, after that, my preference is to get out.

They’re a friend, they’re another country that’s a friend, and you want to take care of your friends, our friends need to take care of you.

I’m pleased to see these funds released to our state and will continue to work towards a long-term solution that ensures Idahoans—not the federal government—are the sole determiners of Idaho’s future success and well-being.

My top priorities are energy independence, election security policy, and facilitating more local control of public lands.

I am honored to stand today to remember the life and legacy of a dear friend and fellow Idahoan, Dirk Kempthorne. Dirk was a trusted leader and a devoted public servant. Throughout his distinguished career, he served as mayor of Boise…

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There’s only one place you can go, and that’s Medicaid. That’s where the money is.

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