Category: Economy
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March 3, 2025 - Gov. Little directs state agencies to help feds further increase management on national forests
Boise, Idaho – On the heels of President Donald Trump’s March 1 executive order expanding American timber production on national forests, Governor Brad Little is directing state agencies to further help reduce wildfire risk and improve forest health through more active management on federal lands. “The Trump administration is enacting common sense forest management policy […]
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February 26, 2025 - LAUNCH success reflected in astounding postsecondary enrollment leaps
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little highlighted the extraordinary success of LAUNCH in its first year at a proclamation signing ceremony declaring March to be “LAUNCHing Idaho’s Workforce Month.” “The effectiveness of LAUNCH in boosting Idaho’s go-on rate is unmistakable. More importantly, LAUNCH is creating opportunities for many young Idahoans who would not otherwise go […]
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February 18, 2025 - Idaho reinforces Trump’s immigration policies with new executive order
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little and House and Senate leadership signaled the State of Idaho’s strong support for President Donald Trump’s immigration policies today as Governor Little signed Executive Order 2025-03, the Border Security and Immigration Enforcement Act. “The State of Idaho proudly and unequivocally supports the efforts of President Donald Trump both to […]
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February 11, 2025 - Gov. Little proclaims February “The War on Women’s Sports is Over Month”
Boise, Idaho – Joined by dozens of female athletes and Representative Barbara Ehardt, Governor Brad Little proclaimed February 2025 to be “The War on Women’s Sports is Over Month” Monday. The proclamation comes on the heels of Governor Little’s trip to the White House last week. President Donald Trump acknowledged Governor Little as he signed […]
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January 28, 2025 - Gov. Little applauds Trump’s appointment of Tom Schultz to key federal position
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little commented today on President Donald Trump’s appointment of another Idahoan, Tom Schultz, to a key position in the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Schultz will serve as Chief of Staff for Natural Resources and Environment at the USDA, according to a USDA news release. Schultz’s appointment comes on the […]
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January 24, 2025 - Gov. Little signs SPEED Act to further streamline state permitting
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little signed Executive Order 2025-02 today, the Strategic Permitting, Efficiency, and Economic Development (SPEED) Act aimed at better coordinating state permitting on big projects that promote energy independence, support national security, and drive our economy. “Idaho leads the nation in streamlining regulations and promoting good government, but there is always […]
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January 20, 2025 - Gov. Little’s statement on swearing in of President Donald Trump
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little is in the nation’s capital today celebrating the inauguration of the 47th President of the United States, Donald Trump. “An air of true excitement and hope has overcome our great nation on this historic day. President Trump referenced ‘a revolution of common sense’ and a new era of fighting […]
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January 14, 2025 - Half-staff Flag Directive: Gov. Little orders flags raised for Inauguration Day
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little has ordered U.S. flags and State of Idaho flags to be raised to full staff from sunrise to sunset on Monday, Jan. 20, to recognize the Inauguration of President Donald Trump. The flags will be lowered to half staff again at sunset on Jan. 20, until sunset on Jan. 28, in […]
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January 10, 2025 - Gov. Little and Republican Governors: We Stand with President Trump and DOGE
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little joined the nation’s Republican governors in sending a joint letter today to Congressional leadership expressing their support for President Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Initiative, as well as emphasizing the importance of balancing the federal budget. “In my 2024 State of the State and Budget address, I announced […]
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January 6, 2025 - Governor Little’s KEEPING PROMISES plan keeps Idaho’s success going strong
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little delivered his seventh State of the State and Budget Adress in the Idaho Statehouse today, outlining his key priorities for the 2025 legislative session in his KEEPING PROMISES plan. “The historic presidential election two months ago affirmed one thing – Americans want for our country what Idaho has – […]