Recent Articles from Sen. Jim Risch
Our economy is poised for a comeback…if we only let it
Whenever I visit a small business around Idaho, I ask them, “What is the greatest challenge you face?” For years, the most common response was the IRS or burdensome government regulations. Last year, business owners cited the pandemic. Now almost unanimously, the response is, “We cannot find enough people to work.” This will come as ...
As U.S. debt rises, Washington, D.C. should look to Idaho
Whenever I visit a small business around Idaho, I ask them, “What is the greatest challenge you face?” For years, the most common response was the IRS or burdensome government regulations. Last year, business owners cited the pandemic. Now almost unanimously, the response is, “We cannot find enough people to work.” This will come as ...
After SolarWinds hack, the U.S. must prioritize cybersecurity
Whenever I visit a small business around Idaho, I ask them, “What is the greatest challenge you face?” For years, the most common response was the IRS or burdensome government regulations. Last year, business owners cited the pandemic. Now almost unanimously, the response is, “We cannot find enough people to work.” This will come as ...
The threat of a belligerent China on U.S., Idaho businesses
Whenever I visit a small business around Idaho, I ask them, “What is the greatest challenge you face?” For years, the most common response was the IRS or burdensome government regulations. Last year, business owners cited the pandemic. Now almost unanimously, the response is, “We cannot find enough people to work.” This will come as ...
Strong cybersecurity strategy not a luxury for small business
Whenever I visit a small business around Idaho, I ask them, “What is the greatest challenge you face?” For years, the most common response was the IRS or burdensome government regulations. Last year, business owners cited the pandemic. Now almost unanimously, the response is, “We cannot find enough people to work.” This will come as ...
Now more than ever, Idaho’s farmers need our support
Whenever I visit a small business around Idaho, I ask them, “What is the greatest challenge you face?” For years, the most common response was the IRS or burdensome government regulations. Last year, business owners cited the pandemic. Now almost unanimously, the response is, “We cannot find enough people to work.” This will come as ...
Women entrepreneurs in rural Idaho face unique challenges. We are working to change that.
Whenever I visit a small business around Idaho, I ask them, “What is the greatest challenge you face?” For years, the most common response was the IRS or burdensome government regulations. Last year, business owners cited the pandemic. Now almost unanimously, the response is, “We cannot find enough people to work.” This will come as ...
The key to continuing Idaho’s economic success: empower women business owners
Whenever I visit a small business around Idaho, I ask them, “What is the greatest challenge you face?” For years, the most common response was the IRS or burdensome government regulations. Last year, business owners cited the pandemic. Now almost unanimously, the response is, “We cannot find enough people to work.” This will come as ...