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  • December 16, 2024 - Idaho leads nation in income growth rate

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little commented today on the news that Idaho ranked first in the nation for median household income growth at 15.5 percent. Idaho’s median household income also increased doubled the nation’s rate uptick of $5,144 and higher than the other 49 states and District of Columbia. “The news that Idaho median […]

  • November 14, 2024 - Gov. Little’s trade mission to Taiwan and Japan strengthens trade opportunities for Idaho

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little returned this past weekend from a productive seven-day trade mission to Taiwan and Japan. The Idaho Department of Commerce, the Idaho State Department of Agriculture, and 22 Idaho businesses and organizations joined Governor Little for his fourth official in-person trade mission as Idaho’s 33rd Governor. Taiwan is Idaho’s second largest export market. In […]

  • October 24, 2024 - LAUNCH interest remains strong as second round of workforce training grants opens

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little is celebrating strong student interest in the second round of LAUNCH grants, which opened just weeks ago. Round two of LAUNCH applications opened on Oct. 1, and more than 5,100 students already have started their applications. LAUNCH is Idaho’s trailblazing new approach to ensuring Idaho students stay in Idaho […]

  • September 13, 2024 - Idaho top 10 in nation for family income growth, worker earning growth

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little commented today on the news that Idaho ranked fourth in the nation for median family income growth from 2022 to 2023 and seventh in the nation for worker earning growth. Idaho moved up in the rankings for median household income levels as well. “The news that Idaho worker and […]

  • August 13, 2024 - Idahoans to receive $76.5 million in more property tax relief

    Idaho ends fiscal year with budget surplus and improved credit rating Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little commented today on the news that Idaho closed the books on Fiscal Year 2024 with another strong performance, further reinforcing Idaho’s economic strength, prudent budgeting, and focus on the taxpayer. Idahoans will receive an additional estimated $76.5 million […]

  • June 14, 2024 - Fitch affirms Idaho’s AAA credit rating for fourth year in a row

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little commented on the announcement today from Fitch Ratings, one of the three big credit rating agencies in the country, that it affirmed Idaho’s AAA credit rating, the highest level a state can receive. Only a handful of states achieve the AAA credit rating annually. “Thanks to our diligent and […]

  • May 7, 2024 - Employment, wages on the rise in Idaho

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little commented today on the news from the Idaho Department of Labor that average hourly wages jumped a whopping 8.3% from 2022 to 2023. Labor’s announcement also noted the median wage, representing the midpoint between lowest and highest earners, also increased 10.4% in the same time period, and the number […]

  • April 19, 2024 - Gov. Little comments on Idaho’s strengthening economy

    Boise, Idaho – The Idaho Department of Labor announced today that Idaho led the nation in year-over-year nonfarm job growth for the month of March and that Idaho’s labor force continues to grow. Idaho also came in second place for best economic outlook and best economic performance, rivaling states like Utah and Florida, in the […]