Russ Fulcher: “To those who provided testimony today, this is one of those topics that is extremely necessary to have a conversation…”

I do not. That’s not it.

I look forward to an engaging discussion about the issues that matter most to the people of Idaho.

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

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.