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Fulcher: ‘This package achieves meaningful wins for the Gem State’

Jan 8, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Congressman Russ Fulcher (Idaho-01) issued the following statement after the House passage of H.R. 6938, the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026. “Every federal dollar saved helps drive down inflation and delivers real relief for hardworking Idahoans,” said Congressman Fulcher. “Today’s passage of […]

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AG Labrador Secures Settlement with Local HVAC Company for Consumer Protection Violations

BOISE, ID — Attorney General Raúl Labrador announced this week that his office entered into a settlement agreement with Right Now Heating, Cooling, and Plumbing LLC, stemming from the investigation of consumer complaints regarding business practices. Right Now signed an Assurance of Voluntary Compliance (AVC) which addresses the various concerns and requires a payment of […]

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AG Labrador Warns Idahoans About Tariff Rebate Text Scam

BOISE, ID — Attorney General Raúl Labrador is warning Idahoans about a text scam claiming recipients must act urgently to receive $2,000 tariff rebate checks. The fraudulent messages, complete with bold and capitalized words, claim the recipient’s check will not be sent unless they click a link and respond immediately. These texts are not from any […]

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PASSED: Fulcher, Dingell Bipartisan Bill Honoring Service of 18 Million Women Who Worked on Home Front During WWII

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United States House of Representatives unanimously passed U.S. Congressman Russ Fulcher’s (R-ID) and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell’s (D-MI) bipartisan bill to authorize the National Mall as the location for a memorial honoring the women who worked on the home front during World War II. The World War II Women’s Memorial Location Act is […]

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AG Labrador Announces New Chief of Energy and Natural Resources Division

BOISE, ID — Attorney General Raúl Labrador announced the retirement of Scott Campbell as Chief Deputy Attorney General of the Energy and Natural Resources Division and the promotion of Joy Vega to lead the division. Scott Campbell has served as Division Chief since January 2023. He brought to the Office of Attorney General his extensive experience with […]

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Attorney General Labrador Urges Caution with Holiday Charity Scams

BOISE, ID – Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador urged consumer caution this holiday season when responding to solicitations from charities. International Charity Fraud Awareness Week extends through December 12th. The two biggest times of the year for charity scams and fraud are typically Christmas and any period following a natural disaster. Both appeal to the […]

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Fulcher and Simpson Applaud Passage of SRS Solution for Idaho Counties

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, the United States House of Representatives passed an effort to fix Secure Rural Schools (SRS) payment allocations. The Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2025 would reauthorize the United States Forest Service’s Secure Rural Schools and Self-Determination Program (SRS) through Fiscal Year 2026 and provide lapsed payments for 2024 and 2025.  This initiative […]

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Fulcher Introduces Healthcare Bill, Offering Greater Flexibility and Affordability

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Congressman Russ Fulcher (Idaho-01) issued the following statement after introducing the Removing Insurance Gaps for Health Treatment (RIGHT) Act of 2025. “Idahoans deserve affordable and flexible healthcare plans that meet their needs,” said Congressman Fulcher. “Current short-term limited-duration insurance (STLDI) plans only allow for coverage up to a total of four months. Four […]

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Consumer Alert: Attorney General Cautions Against Jury Duty Scams Sweeping Across Idaho

[BOISE, ID] – Attorney General Raúl Labrador issued a consumer alert today, warning Idahoans on the text/call/email scam that claims recipients have missed jury duty and if they don’t immediately pay a fine, they could be arrested by local authorities or subject to even greater costs and penalties.   As with many scams, criminals depend on a […]

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Fulcher Introduces Bill to Unleash Power of Geothermal Energy and Lower Costs

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Congressman Russ Fulcher (Idaho-01) reintroduced legislation to streamline the discovery and permitting process for geothermal energy projects. Specifically, H.R. 5576, the Enhancing Geothermal Production on Federal Lands Act, will bring geothermal to parity with oil and gas exploration on public lands. Congressman Russ Fulcher shared, “Idaho has been a pioneer in harnessing the […]

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Attorney General Investigators Arrest Gem County Man for Alleged Sexual Exploitation of a Child

[BOISE, ID] – Attorney General Raúl Labrador has announced investigators with his Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit arrested an Emmett man on Thursday, November 20th, 2025, for alleged sexual exploitation of a child. Thirty-year-old Kolby Jake Amy has been charged with ten (10) counts of possession of child sexual exploitation material. “This arrest reflects […]

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Labrador Wins Victory Against Satanic Temple’s Challenge to Idaho’s Pro-Life Laws

BOISE, ID — Attorney General Raúl Labrador announced that a federal court dismissed The Satanic Temple’s lawsuit challenging Idaho’s abortion laws with prejudice, marking a significant legal victory for the state after years of litigation. U.S. District Judge David C. Nye ruled that The Satanic Temple’s constitutional claims were legally unsound and could not be saved by […]

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