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  • March 27, 2023 - Gov. Little: “Let’s get property tax relief done right.”

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Little vetoed House Bill 292 today, the so-called “property tax relief” bill passed by the Legislature. “Idaho stands apart from every other state because we focus on making taxes fair, simple, predictable, and competitive. House Bill 292 is not a simple bill. House Bill 292 is a hodgepodge of policy items […]

  • March 21, 2023 - JFAC advances Governor’s recommended rainy-day fund transfers, new reserve funds for fire suppression

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little commented on the Joint Finance and Appropriations Committee advancing his recommendations today to bolster Idaho’s rainy-day funds and pre-pay the state’s fire suppression fund, both good government actions that position the state to better handle any economic uncertainty. The recommendations JFAC advanced include $61.7 million for the primary state […]

  • March 20, 2023 - Gov. Little signs “Idaho First” broadband investments into law

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little signed Senate Bill 1129 into law today, adding another $125 million to improve broadband infrastructure throughout the state as part of his “Idaho First” plan. Another $100 million is nearing legislative approval as part of the Idaho Department of Commerce appropriation budget, for a total of $225 million in […]

  • March 16, 2023 - JFAC advances Governor’s recommendation for improved water infrastructure

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little applauded the Joint Finance and Appropriations Committee after its Wednesday vote to advance the Governor’s budget recommendation for improved water infrastructure across Idaho. The recommendation included $150 million to maintain and expand water projects that ensure a stable water supply and $115 million to support local drinking water and […]

  • March 14, 2023 - JFAC advances Governor’s building maintenance budget recommendation

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little commented today on the Joint Finance and Appropriation Committee’s action to advance his recommendation for another $300 million to address the known deferred maintenance deficit for state owned buildings and facilities. “Deferred maintenance may sound boring but clearing out our backlog of needed repairs is a fundamental part of […]

  • March 13, 2023 - Gov. Little speaks at CPAC on restoring America’s energy dominance

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little returned from Washington, D.C., earlier this month after speaking on a panel at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC). CPAC is the “largest and most influential gathering of conservatives in the world,” according to its web site. “Each year, CPAC brings together and energizes over 18,000 people – from […]

  • January 31, 2023 - Wall Street Journal highlights Idaho’s historic tax cuts

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little commented today on The Wall Street Journal editorial board’s piece highlighting Idaho’s historic tax cuts. “The Idaho Legislature and I have worked together to achieve historic tax cuts for Idaho businesses and families, and we’re not done yet. We’ve turned back more tax relief per capita than any other […]

  • January 3, 2023 - Idahoans invited to watch Gov. Little Inauguration and 2023 State of the State Address

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Little invites Idahoans to participate in Inaugural events and to watch his upcoming State of the State Address. FRIDAY, Jan. 6, 2023 Prayer Service Governor Little and his family will attend a prayer service at St. Michael’s Episcopal Cathedral, located at 518 N. 8th St. in Boise, at 10 a.m. Inauguration […]

  • November 9, 2022 - Gov. Little thanks Idahoans for election victory

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little commented today on Tuesday’s election after he secured a large majority of the vote in a five-way gubernatorial race. “I am very proud and humbled that we earned the continued confidence of so many Idahoans! THANK YOU, IDAHO! “The election results translate one thing: the people have given us […]