Category: Budget
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June 17, 2022 - Idaho leads in low unemployment, rolls out historic tax rebates
Boise, Idaho – While Idahoans are paying more for everything – gas, food, cars, energy, and everything in between – the State of Idaho is seeing headway on several of Governor Brad Little’s initiatives. Idaho is in the middle of deploying historic tax relief, getting people to work, and making landmark infrastructure investments to lower […]
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May 20, 2022 - OPINION: Tax cuts, historic investments will continue when we work together
By Governor Brad Little Idaho voters made one thing clear this week – they approve of their state leaders’ track record of unprecedented tax cuts and historic investments in education and infrastructure, and they want more of it. I am truly grateful that Idaho Republicans have entrusted me to continue serving as Governor. For the […]
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May 18, 2022 - For second time in 40 years, Idaho state government won’t borrow money to support cash flow, saving taxpayer dollars
Boise, Idaho – Given the state’s strong economic growth, the State of Idaho will not borrow money in the bond market to meet anticipated cash flow requirements for the upcoming fiscal year. This is the second year since 1982 that Idaho will not issue a State of Idaho Tax Anticipation Note (TAN) to meet the […]
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May 16, 2022 - Idaho elections safe, secure as voters head to polls Tuesday
Boise, Idaho – As voters head to the polls Tuesday in counties big and small across Idaho, Governor Brad Little is assuring Idahoans of our state’s history of safe and secure elections and highlighted new investments to continue our track record of election integrity. “Fair and free elections are a hallmark of Idaho’s proud representative […]
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May 10, 2022 - Idaho’s red-hot economy sets new record, more tax cuts to come
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little commented today on the news that monthly tax revenues exceeded $1 billion for the first time in state history for April, paving the way for more tax cuts and proving conservative principles of governing bring prosperity and strength to Idaho. April tax revenues came in at more than $1.2 […]
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May 5, 2022 - Gov. Little highlights “Leading Idaho” investments in Lake Coeur d’Alene, water quality
Coeur d’Alene, Idaho – Governor Brad Little joined members of the Coeur d’Alene Lake Advisory Committee today to highlight new “Leading Idaho” investments to improve water quality and the health of Lake Coeur d’Alene. “Water is the source of life, and North Idaho truly revolves around Coeur d’Alene Lake. We depend on this lake for […]
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May 4, 2022 - Election security, other recommendations outlined in new Cybersecurity Task Force report
Idaho Falls, Idaho – Governor Brad Little joined members of his Cybersecurity Task Force today in rolling out 18 recommendations from the task force to protect Idaho citizens, businesses, and elections from cyber-attacks. The Cybersecurity Task Force’s final report to Governor Little is available here: https://gov.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/2022-cybersecurity-tf-recommendations.pdf “Through the Idaho National Laboratory, the State of Idaho […]
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April 7, 2022 - Idaho accelerates investments in literacy, education
Kuna, Idaho – Governor Brad Little joined legislators, teachers, and education leaders at Reed Elementary in Kuna today to highlight successes this legislative session in accelerating investments in literacy and K-12 education. K-12 funding will increase by $300 million, the single largest increase in state history, which amounts to a 12.5-percent increase over FY22. The […]
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April 5, 2022 - Idaho promotes safe communities through added investments in behavioral health resources
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little joined Idaho Supreme Court justices, legislators, members of his administration, and others today in highlighting tens of millions of dollars in new funding to advance the state’s behavioral health priorities. The Legislature approved all of the Governor’s “Leading Idaho” proposals for increased behavioral health resources this session. The proposals […]
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April 4, 2022 - Gov. Little highlights ‘Back the Blue’ investments
Coeur d’Alene, Idaho – Governor Brad Little joined members of law enforcement in Coeur d’Alene today to highlight portions of his “Leading Idaho” plan that invest in public safety. “I am proud Idaho is a state that openly appreciates and supports law enforcement. Our law enforcement in Idaho care deeply about maintaining strong relationships with […]