Jim Risch

U.S. Senator for Idaho

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U.S. Army veteran Jon Leninger opened Hart Whole Home Discount Store with his wife in 2021. Named for their youngest daughter, this family-owned business serves the Magic Valley by both furnishing their homes and supporting community fundraisers.

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After serving as a U.S. Army Airborne Infantryman, Andrew Myers discovered the therapeutic powers of bait making. Through his business, Bunker Baits, Andrew aims to introduce more veterans to making fishing baits as they transition to civilian life.

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In 2019, Nic Transtrum bought a barbeque trailer to introduce southern mobile barbeque culture to Eastern Idaho. Since then, Blackhawk BBQ Pit has grown from a small family venture to a thriving business with a reputation of supporting local veterans, first responders, and law enforcement.

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Happy 251st Birthday to @USMC. Thank you to the brave men and women of the Marine Corps who have been fighting for our freedoms longer than we have been a nation. Today, we honor your courage and sacrifice to protect our great country.

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Permitting reform is critical to lowering costs for hardworking Idahoans. Today, I’m proud to join my colleagues to do just that while ensuring responsible management of Idaho’s public lands and natural resources.

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Homeownership is an essential part of the American dream, yet too many feel it is out of reach. I am working to make the dream of homeownership a reality through my Affordable HOMES Act by cutting unnecessary federal regulations and lowering housing prices for Idahoans.

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2026 has been a historic year for nuclear energy, and we are only getting started. From three micro reactors going critical at @INL to advancing nuclear innovation, I’m proud to lead legislation that pushes the development of this essential energy source forward!

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As Idahoans, we are blessed to live in the most beautiful state in the country. I am committed to protecting our state’s extraordinary public lands. This year, I introduced and advanced major bills like the Wildfire Prevention Act and America the Beautiful Act to maintain our public lands and natural resources for generations to come.

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Small businesses are the backbone of Idaho’s economy, and over 12,000 of those are run by veterans. I am proud to work with @SBA_Kelly to bring a Veteran Business Outreach Center to Idaho to help our veteran entrepreneurs build and grow their businesses.
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Pleased to announce that SBA will be bringing a new Veterans Business Outreach Center to Idaho in 2027. This hub will deliver dedicated entrepreneurial resources and training to the 12,000+ veteran small business owners across the state. Thank you @SenatorRisch for your strong support!

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Supporting our service members and caring for military families are essential to sustaining a ready and capable force. I’m asking the Air Force to review housing boundaries for Mountain Home Air Force Base to best accommodate our Airmen and ease housing pressures.

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The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree is making its way from Idaho to D.C.! I was proud to attend the tree cutting in Weippe, and I look forward to lighting it this December.

The tree will be in Grangeville TODAY and I encourage all Idahoans to follow its route and celebrate this piece of history!

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This $186 MILLION investment from the Rural Health Transformation program will bring much-needed resources to Idaho’s rural communities, strengthening access to care for people in every corner of our state.
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I sat down with some remarkable veterans in Lewiston this weekend to discuss the important issues they face and how I can best work for them in Congress. It was great to meet more of Idaho’s veterans and thank them personally for their service to our nation.

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After speaking with Nezperce FFA students last week, I’m even more confident that Idaho’s future is bright! These FFA students are a shining example of leadership and I look forward to seeing the great things they’ll do for Idaho agriculture.

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Another @VandalFootball win! 🏈

It is always great to be in Moscow to celebrate my alma mater. Happy homecoming, Vandals!

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From being a foster parent herself to creating The Village in Blackfoot, Jacque Burt has dedicated her life to serving children and families in the foster care. Jacque and The Village support over 125 children a month, helping ease trauma, build self-esteem, and feel loved and cared for. I am proud to recognize Jacque as an October Idaho Service Spotlight recipient for her tremendous service to Idaho’s foster families.

[Jim Risch @SenatorRisch]

From being a foster parent herself to creating The Village in Blackfoot, Jacque Burt has dedicated her life to serving children and families in the foster care. Jacque and The Village support over 125 children a month, helping ease trauma, build self-esteem, and feel loved and cared for. I am proud to recognize Jacque as an October Idaho Service Spotlight recipient for her tremendous service to Idaho’s foster families.

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Congratulations to Salmon fourth-grader Grace Benson for being selected to light this year’s U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree! Idaho’s forests will be the centerpiece of this year’s festivities as a tree from our Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest prepares to make its way to Washington, D.C. for the holidays.
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