Wheeler Electric has been serving southeast Idaho since 1962. President Josh Wheeler recently announced his company is implementing a policy to offer paid time off for staff who become foster parents. Watch his announcement:

DOGE Day: Today DHW printed the largest repeal bill in state history — so many sections repealed it took the clerk more than 9 minutes to read the title alone #idpol

Idaho continues to be a national #DOGE leader! We are continuously committed to making our state government leaner, more effective & efficient, and more accountable to the people. Department of Government Efficiency Elon Musk #idaho #idleg #idpol

Excited to announce I’m taking part in the Family Advocate’s 3rd annual “A Night in Casa Blanca Charity Gala next Friday February 7th at Chateau Des Fleurs in Eagle!                    This mission hits home for me. Growing up in foster care, I know firsthand how critical these

Great to hear broader endorsement for zero-based regulation from Department of Government Efficiency and Vivek Ramaswamy — Idaho was the pioneer! (Starts at 43:20)

The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare has introduced a new role aimed at increasing the number of foster families in the state. idahonews.com/news/local/new…

Congratulations to RFK Jr. on his confirmation as HHS Secretary. I look forward to working with him to Make America Healthy Again.

🚨RFK Jr. after getting sworn in as Secretary of Health and Human Services: "For 20 years, I've gotten up every morning and prayed that God would put me in a position where I could end the childhood chronic disease epidemic."

Just passed by the state House: A major DOGE bill that repeals almost 150 sections of outdated, obsolete or unnecessary Idaho code. Sponsored by Rep. Jordan Redman Jordan Redman, it's the largest streamlining bill in state history! #DOGE #idaho #idleg #idpol

DOGE is alive and well in Idaho! The largest streamlining bill in state history just passed the state House: It repeals almost 150 sections of state code that are no longer needed. Rep. Jordan Redman was the bill's sponsor. #DOGE #idaho #idleg #idpol

Haley Ferguson joins President Trump at the Joint Session—a former foster child who overcame challenges and is pursuing her dreams thanks to the Fostering the Future Scholarship. Through Be Best, President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump are giving more youth hope and opportunity.

President Trump shouts out First Lady Melania Trump, commends her incredible work in foster care

Since early 2023, Kris Egan, his wife, Ashley, have hosted educational activities for young people in foster homes, helping equip them for life as adults. eastidahonews.com/2025/03/inl-em…

JEMfriends helps Idaho youth aging out of foster care ktvb.com/article/news/l…

The Idaho Senate on Thursday passed a bill to allow eligible foster youth to stay in the system until age 23. bonnercountydailybee.com/news/2025/mar/…

This week, I signed SB 1208, marking a RECORD investment to improving Idaho’s foster care system. We want Idaho’s children to grow up healthy, well adjusted, and safe. These critical investments will help ensure the state can meet the needs of its most vulnerable children.

DHW News Release: Boise Hawks to host foster family night June 6: healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/news/boise-haw…

Joint News Release: Fostering Family Adventures hosts family-friendly outdoor and history event at Farragut State Park: healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/news/fostering…