Category: Budget
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June 17, 2020 - More details available on Return to Work bonuses, Idaho’s conservative approach to strengthening workforce, continuing strong economic rebound, saving taxpayer dollars
Boise, Idaho – Additional program details were made available today on the Idaho Return to Work bonuses, Idaho’s approach to counteracting enhanced federal benefits that disincentivize workers returning to jobs. “All Idaho businesses are now able to open their doors safely, and jobs are coming back. The Return to Work bonuses are based on a […]
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June 9, 2020 - OPINION: Idaho leans on fiscally conservative principles in coronavirus relief decisions
By Governor Brad Little Idaho was given the chance to once again demonstrate our fiscally conservative values when President Donald Trump and the U.S. Congress directed $1.25 billion to all the smaller states including Idaho in federal coronavirus relief dollars. And we answered the call. We are directing much of those funds back to our […]
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May 21, 2020 - For first time in 38 years, Idaho state government won’t borrow money to support cash flow, saving taxpayer dollars
Boise, Idaho – Under the direction of Governor Brad Little and State Treasurer Julie Ellsworth, the State of Idaho will not borrow money in the bond market to meet anticipated cash flow requirements for the current fiscal year. This is the first year since 1982 that the Idaho State Treasurer will not issue a State […]
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January 6, 2020 - Governor Little highlights education, other priorities in 2020 State of the State and Budget Address
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little emphasized his push for greater investments in literacy, teachers, and Idaho’s public education system during his State of the State and Budget Address today. “We have a constitutional and moral obligation to all our youngest citizens,” Governor Little said. “I subscribe to the view that it is better to […]
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July 12, 2019 - OPINION: Idaho’s balanced budget represents good government, and it’s what our citizens expect
By Governor Brad Little Four simple budgeting concepts guide governing in Idaho: Don’t spend more money than you bring in. Save some money as preparation for a potential downturn. Make investments where they matter. Take steps to put budget surpluses back into taxpayers’ pockets. We just closed the books on the State of Idaho budget […]
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April 17, 2019 - Governor Little marks first 100 days with major achievements in education, healthcare, responsible government
Click here for “Governor Little’s 100 Days of Achievement” handout (pdf) Boise, Idaho – Investing in public education, expanding access to healthcare, and scaling back regulatory burdens are some of Governor Brad Little’s biggest achievements in his first 100 days as Idaho’s Governor. “We made great advances since January to improve the lives of Idahoans […]
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January 7, 2019 - Governor Little outlines budget, policy priorities in first State of the State address
BOISE, Idaho – Governor Brad Little is following through on his promises to increase teacher pay, make new investments in public education, eventually eliminate the grocery tax, and fully implement Proposition 2 related to Medicaid expansion during his first State of the State and Budget Address. Little also announced the impending creation of a new […]