Local Government News

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

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.

By Ada Reporter | Mar 20, 2025

Local Government

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

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...

By Ada Reporter | Mar 14, 2025

Latest News

Local Government

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.

Local Government

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.

Local Government

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.

Local Government

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.

Local Government

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.

Local Government

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...

Local Government

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.

Local Government

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.

Local Government

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.

Medium ckilingsworthll fotor 2024101718836eee

Local Government

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.

Local Government

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.

Local Government

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.

Local Government

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.

Local Government

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.

Local Government

Idaho representatives push for third federal district judge amid rising population

By Ada Reporter | Jan 10, 2025

U.S. Congressman Russ Fulcher has announced his support as an original co-sponsor of H.R. 319, a bill aimed at adding a third federal district judgeship to Idaho.

Local Government

Fulcher's FILM Act becomes law within expansive EXPLORE legislation

By Ada Reporter | Jan 7, 2025

U.S. Congressman Russ Fulcher's legislation, the Federal Interior Land Media (FILM) Act, has been signed into law as part of the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) Act.

Local Government

Idaho delegation supports U.S. Forest Service decision on Stibnite Gold Project

By Ada Reporter | Jan 6, 2025

U.S. Congressman Russ Fulcher, Mike Simpson, and U.S. Senators Jim Risch and Mike Crapo have expressed their support for the U.S. Forest Service's Final Record of Decision authorizing the Stibnite Gold Project.