Articles & Ratings

A-Rated by the National Rifle Association

“If one thing is ever clear when Sen. Jim Risch speaks at a local event, it’s his unwavering pride and love for America.”

“Risch has been known throughout his career as a conservative Republican”

“The view of Sen. Risch is that he’s a serious guy, he’s not a show horse, he’s not somebody who tries to get publicity for himself.”

Risch on COVID, the USPS, and elections:

Aug 23, 2020

We asked Sen. Risch about COVID, the USPS, 2 eastern Idahoans detained in China and who’s going to win the election

Nate Eaton, EastIdahoNews.com Published at 5:22 pm, August 20, 2020 IDAHO FALLS — Sen. Jim Risch, R-Idaho, spent Thursday in eastern Idaho and agreed to meet with EastIdahoNews.com to discuss a variety of issues. We asked Risch about two eastern Idahoans who have been imprisoned in China for nearly… Read More

Risch on supporting small businesses and the Idaho economy:

Apr 21, 2020

Senator Risch’s Support Local Gems Initiative

Cesar Pocatello, KPVI April 21, 2020 Stores continue to stay closed to indoor traffic due to the pandemic. But Senator Jim Risch has started an initiative that he believes will keep Idaho strong and… Read More

Apr 20, 2020

Support Local Gems Initiative hopes to help Idaho’s small businesses until next wave of federal aid

Author: Mark Johnson Published: 9:32 PM MDT April 20, 2020 BOISE, Idaho — Capitol Hill is buzzing with optimism that the second wave of federal aid for small businesses, tallying at $470 billion,… Read More

Apr 20, 2020

Idaho’s small businesses need our help. On Friday, support our local gems

BY U.S. SEN. JIM RISCH AND IDAHO GOV. BRAD LITTLE APRIL 20, 2020 Idaho’s local businesses are the backbone of our state’s economy – they’re also the lifeblood of our communities. They… Read More