U.S. Senator Mike Crapo

These federal payments are a lifeline to rural communities.

Counties and schools like ours can’t operate without federal forest payments.

By restoring funding for the Secure Rural Schools program, the federal government would meet an obligation to rural residents, says Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho.

Congratulations, Mary Lynn Spiker, on the recognition of your outstanding contributions.

The U.S. Senate unanimously passed a resolution thanking teachers and encouraging students, parents, school administrators and public officials to participate in teacher appreciation events during National Teacher Appreciation Week, celebrated in May.