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Fulcher OP-ED: Geothermal, The Energy Powerhouse Idaho Already Understands

Geothermal has the potential to be an energy powerhouse for America. This abundant, clean natural resource rests right beneath our feet, largely untapped across the nation, but not in Idaho. Today, Boise is home to the largest municipally operated geothermal system in the country. This innovative network warms buildings across the area, including City Hall, […]

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Fulcher Votes to Reauthorize Veterans’ Programs and Support Servicemembers

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 15, 2026CONTACT: Christianne.Allen@mail.house.gov WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Congressman Russ Fulcher (Idaho-01) released the following statement after voting to advance H.R. 8469, the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2027 (MilCon-VA). “Having the backs of those who serve—and those who have served—our nation must always remain a national priority,” said Congressman […]

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Fifth Industrial Revolution

Much ado has been written about the World Economic Forum (WEF), and now ousted Klaus Schwab’s Great Reset, and its radical Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR). Covid-19 was the catalyst used to justify the initiation of 4IR that “represents a fundamental change in the way we live, work and relate to one another.” The focus was […]

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AG Labrador Meets with U.S. Attorney General, FBI Director at White House for National Police Week

BOISE, ID — Attorney General Raúl Labrador traveled to Washington, D.C. this week to participate in a National Police Week roundtable at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building alongside Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and FBI Director Kash Patel. The roundtable brought together attorneys general and law enforcement leaders from across the country to discuss public safety […]

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Op-Ed: It’s Time to Vote

Voting is one of the most important privileges citizens have in our republican system, but it’s not enough to cast your ballot in the General Election. Here in Idaho, whoever wins in May almost always wins in November. Next Tuesday is your opportunity to have a say in the direction of our society, and I […]

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Labrador Letter: Cracking Down on Illegal HOA Fees

Dear Friends, My office recently reached settlements with two Idaho homeowners’ associations and an HOA management company after receiving complaints that homeowners were charged transfer fees that were never disclosed in their governing documents, in violation of the Idaho Homeowners Association Act and the Idaho Consumer Protection Act. Idaho law requires HOAs to explicitly disclose […]

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AG Labrador Cracks Down on HOAs Charging Illegal Fees to Idaho Homeowners

BOISE, ID — Attorney General Raúl Labrador announced court settlements today with two Idaho homeowners’ associations and an HOA management company after receiving complaints that homeowners were charged transfer fees that were never disclosed in their governing documents, in contravention of the Idaho Homeowners Association Act and the Idaho Consumer Protection Act. Idaho law requires HOAs […]

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Fulcher Announces $25 Million Returned to Idahoans Through Casework

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 8, 2026CONTACT: Christianne.Allen@mail.house.gov WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Congressman Russ Fulcher (Idaho-01) announced that $25,050,884 has been returned to Idahoans through casework. This is money that was owed to constituents but was held up in a federal agency. Since arriving in Congress, Congressman Fulcher’s office has opened 7,938 cases and closed 7,268, with those […]

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Gaza 2035 Update

In a previous article, the plan to rebuild Gaza was revealed. Those same players have now released an updated version and what they are doing should be understood as a warning to the world. While the media was banned from entering the area due to the fighting, that ban continues to exist even though the […]

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Op-Ed: How to Identify a Real Republican

You know, people are always asking me how to tell a real Republican from a fake one, or how to identify a true conservative. Are there Democrats masquerading as Republicans? Libertarians? As chair of the party, I can’t unilaterally declare who is or isn’t a “real Republican”—that’s ultimately up to the voters—but I can tell […]

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Op-Ed: Integrity in Affiliation

Every two years, the Idaho GOP grassroots come together in one of our state’s great cities to ratify a platform. That platform reflects the zeitgeist of the grassroots—a continuing commitment to defending faith, family, and freedom in a rapidly changing world. Idaho GOP rules require that I invite all federal, statewide, and legislative candidates in the […]

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Mefo Bills – Yesterday’s Stablecoin

Most likely, few have wondered how Germany was able to build a war machine during the 1930’s, especially when reparation payments from WWI broke its economy and sent millions into unemployment. But the story is actually quite fascinating. Hitler, in cahoots with German’s central bank president, Hjalmar Schacht, built a parallel fake currency to fund […]

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