Idaho Senate Republican statement on Governor’s Veto

The Governor has chosen to take a narrow and negative interpretation of the recently passed legislation in order to justify his veto of S1136aa and expected veto of H135aa.

Press ReleaseBen ToewsNovember 18, 2021emergency powers, governor veto, Idaho legislation, citizen rights

Idaho Senate Republicans oppose federal dam removal proposal

BOISE, IDAHO. Idaho Senate Republicans voted to voice their objections to the recently floated federal plan to remove the Lower Granite, Little Goose, Lower Monumental, and Ice Harbor dams on the lower Snake River.

Press ReleaseBen ToewsSeptember 15, 2021Snake River dams, hydroelectric power, Idaho agriculture, salmon restoration

Idaho Senate Republicans agree to House recess request

Due to an increase in confirmed Covid-19 cases in the Idaho House of Representatives, House leadership immediately shut down committee meetings today.

Idaho Senate Republicans pass bill to help Idaho's farmers and ranchers

Yesterday the Idaho State Senate passed House Bill 167 (H167) which allows agriculture rules formulated by scientific probabilities to be balanced against economic reality.