Russ Fulcher: “We have got about two-thirds of our land mass which is federally owned, which takes those resources out.”

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

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

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.

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.