About Idaho
    and the many facets of the Gem State

Funding Idaho's initiatives

Working to make sure that Idaho's critical needs are met is a big part of my job as Idaho's senator. My Idaho Initiatives page lists every project I have secured through the appropriations process since I began serving on the Appropriations Committee in 1997. I believe I am the only Senator to provide a comprehensive list like this.

My Idaho Newsreel

Listen to or watch audio and video clips of events I have hosted or attended in Idaho. Now you can attend one of my town hall meetings without leaving the comfort of your desk chair.

Idaho Facts & State Symbols

Basic information about the Gem State, including facts about Idaho's geography, history, and symbols, plus the story behind the Great Seal for the State of Idaho—the only state seal in our nation with the distinction of being designed by a woman—and the lyrics to the state song, "Here We Have Idaho."

Landmarks and leaders in Idaho history

Learn about the creation of the territory of Idaho, how Idaho got its name, as well as how and when exactly Idaho into the Union. Also, a Congressional Registry lists the name and a brief biography for each of Idaho's federal representatives in the US House and the US Senate.

True Pioneers: Idaho Women in History

In Idaho, women conquered much more than just the Western wilderness. Meet a few of these trailblazers in this collection of biographies, stories, and photos, with links to additional online resources.