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Fulcher's bill seeks to expand broadband for rural communities

Fulcher has introduced legislation with the goal of expanding rural broadband access.

By Ada Reporter | Mar 27, 2025

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Fulcher announces telephone town hall for Idaho's first district residents

U.S. Congressman Russ Fulcher from Idaho's first congressional district announced the date for his upcoming telephone town hall.

By Ada Reporter | Mar 26, 2025

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Idaho officials host events on service academy applications

By Ada Reporter | Mar 25, 2025

U.S. Representatives Russ Fulcher and Mike Simpson, along with U.S. Senators Jim Risch and Mike Crapo, will be hosting three events across Idaho to inform young residents about the U.S. Service Academies.

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Bipartisan bill proposes National Mall site for WWII women's memorial

By Ada Reporter | Mar 24, 2025

Congressman Russ Fulcher and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell have reintroduced a bipartisan bill to authorize the National Mall as the site for a memorial honoring women who worked on the home front during World War II.

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Bipartisan CLEAN Act seeks streamlined process for geothermal energy on federal lands

By Ada Reporter | Mar 20, 2025

U.S. Congressman Russ Fulcher of Idaho has announced that Congresswoman Susie Lee from Nevada will co-lead the bipartisan Committing Leases for Energy Access Now (CLEAN) Act.

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Fulcher and Walberg introduce bill opposing EPA's car emission regulations

By Ada Reporter | Mar 14, 2025

U.S. Congressmen Russ Fulcher and Tim Walberg have introduced the Choice in Automobile Retail Sales (CARS) Act, aimed at preventing the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from enforcing vehicle emissions regulations that mandate specific...

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Ada County ranks 37th highest in Idaho for per capita government transfer income at $9,155 in 2022

By Ada Reporter | Mar 10, 2025

In 2022, residents of Ada County received an average of $9,155 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it eighth lowest in Idaho.

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Ada County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 1.4% of income in 2022

By Ada Reporter | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.4% of income in Ada County, providing an average of $951 per capita to residents.

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Fulcher reintroduces bill aimed at boosting U.S. geothermal energy production

By Ada Reporter | Feb 28, 2025

U.S. Congressman Russ Fulcher from Idaho has reintroduced the Committing Leases for Energy Access Now (CLEAN) Act, a piece of legislation that previously passed the House of Representatives on a bipartisan basis during the 118th Congress.

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Fulcher supports House budget resolution aiming at tax cuts and economic growth

By Ada Reporter | Feb 25, 2025

U.S. Congressman Russ Fulcher has expressed his support for the Fiscal Year 2025 Concurrent Resolution on the Budget, H. Con.

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Congressman Russ Fulcher challenges FCC's expansion of E-Rate program

By Ada Reporter | Feb 18, 2025

U.S. Congressman Russ Fulcher has put forward a resolution using the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to challenge a recent Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rule under the Biden administration.

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Western lawmakers introduce bill to repeal new land management rules

By Ada Reporter | Feb 11, 2025

Today, U.S. Congressman Russ Fulcher and Congresswoman Celeste Maloy introduced the Western Economic Security Today (WEST) Act in Washington, D.C. The proposed legislation aims to repeal the Bureau of Land Management’s Conservation and Landscape...

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Bill proposed to inform consumers about spy appliances

By Ada Reporter | Feb 6, 2025

Rep. Russ Fulcher has introduced a new bill aimed at increasing consumer awareness about the potential privacy risks posed by certain household appliances.

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Fulcher gathers officials to tackle wildfire prevention strategies

By Ada Reporter | Feb 4, 2025

Idaho Congressman Russ Fulcher convened a meeting with federal and state officials on January 31, 2025, to address concerns over the upcoming wildfire season.

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Idaho delegation introduces bill addressing local post office accessibility

By Ada Reporter | Jan 29, 2025

The Idaho Congressional Delegation has introduced legislation aimed at safeguarding access to local post offices.

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EDA awards $125,000 in grants for economic development projects in Ada County in 2023

By Ada Reporter | Jan 20, 2025

In 2023, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a total of $125,000 in grants for economic development projects in Ada County, Idaho.

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Rep. Fulcher proposes bill to eliminate taxes on overtime pay

By Ada Reporter | Jan 16, 2025

Rep. Russ Fulcher, a Republican from Idaho, has reintroduced a bill that aims to eliminate taxes on overtime pay.

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Congressman Fulcher reintroduces bill to cut taxes on overtime pay

By Ada Reporter | Jan 15, 2025

A Republican congressman plans to reintroduce a bill that seeks to eliminate taxes on overtime pay.

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Fulcher reintroduces bill to eliminate tax on overtime pay

By Ada Reporter | Jan 15, 2025

U.S. Congressman Russ Fulcher has reintroduced a bill aimed at eliminating the federal income tax on overtime pay.

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Idaho officials criticize federal stance on grizzly bear management

By Ada Reporter | Jan 13, 2025

U.S. Congressman Russ Fulcher, along with Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch, have voiced their opposition to a recent announcement by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) regarding grizzly bears.