Protect Idaho Jobs, Agriculture, and Small Business

Let Idaho Work

Idaho is built by people who work—farmers, ranchers, tradesmen, truckers, small business owners, and families who produce real value.

But Washington policies are making it harder to do exactly that.

Regulations, taxes, inflation, labor mandates, and federal overreach are driving up costs, reducing margins, and pushing consolidation. The people who actually grow food, build homes, move goods, and run local businesses are being squeezed while large, politically connected entities gain advantage.

That is backwards.

I am running to restore an economy that rewards work, production, and ownership—not bureaucracy and dependency.

What Is Driving the Problem?

Regulatory Burden on Small Producers

Federal rules often hit small businesses and family operations hardest. Compliance costs, reporting requirements, and permitting delays consume time and money that should be spent on production and growth.

Consolidation and Federal Favoritism

Large corporations are better positioned to absorb regulation and navigate federal systems. This creates an uneven playing field where small and local operations are pushed out.

Inflation and Rising Input Costs

Fuel, fertilizer, equipment, insurance, and labor costs have all increased. Federal spending and monetary policy have made it more expensive to operate at every level.

Labor and Compliance Mandates

One-size-fits-all federal labor rules do not reflect the realities of seasonal work, agriculture, or small operations. These mandates increase costs and reduce flexibility.

Why It Matters to Idaho

Idaho’s economy depends on agriculture, small business, and independent work.

When farmers and ranchers struggle, food production suffers. When small businesses close, communities lose jobs and local character. When trades and independent work are overregulated, opportunity disappears.

This is not just about economics. It is about preserving a way of life built on self-reliance, ownership, and local control.

My Approach

The federal government should not be picking winners and losers.

It should not be easier to navigate Washington than it is to run a business.

I believe in an economy where:

• Work is rewarded
• Production is valued
• Ownership is attainable
• Local businesses can compete and grow

That requires reducing federal interference and restoring a level playing field.

Policy Priorities

Reduce Regulatory Burden

I will support efforts to roll back unnecessary regulations and simplify compliance so small businesses and agricultural operations can focus on production instead of paperwork.

Defend Agriculture and Rural Economies

Farmers and ranchers should be able to operate without being micromanaged by federal agencies. I will oppose policies that restrict land use, water access, or production without clear justification.

Support Small Business and Independent Work

Small businesses are the backbone of Idaho’s economy. I will fight policies that favor large corporations over local enterprise and protect the ability of individuals to work independently.

Address Inflation at Its Source

Lowering input costs requires tackling federal overspending, energy restrictions, and supply chain disruptions—not layering on more programs.

Restore Fair Competition

Markets should reward productivity and service—not political access. I will oppose federal favoritism that advantages large, connected entities over local producers.

Day One Priorities

In the Senate, I will support legislation and oversight to:

• Reduce federal regulatory burdens on small businesses and agriculture
• Oppose new mandates that increase compliance costs
• Expand access to affordable, reliable energy for producers and transport
• Audit federal agencies that disproportionately impact rural economies
• Protect the rights of independent contractors and small operators

Bottom Line

Idaho works because Idaho produces.

When Washington makes it harder to farm, build, transport, and run a business, it raises costs and weakens communities.

We do not need more federal management of our economy.

We need less interference and more freedom to work.