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  • April 14, 2025 - Idaho makes largest investment in childcare in state history

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little celebrated the state’s largest investment in childcare ever outside of pandemic relief funds with his signature of Senate Bill 1206. “This bill is the latest in our efforts to support families and ensure they have quality, affordable childcare options. The high cost of childcare is one of the biggest […]

  • April 4, 2025 - Gov. Little applauds productive 2025 legislative session

    Boise, Idaho – The Idaho Legislature adjourned “sine die” today, and Governor Brad Little thanked his legislative partners for working with him to advance his “KEEPING PROMISES” plan this session. The Idaho Legislature approved 95% of the Governor’s plan for education investments, tax relief, and infrastructure improvements. “America wants what Idaho has – safe communities, […]

  • March 17, 2025 - New data shows Idaho’s go-on rate even higher following LAUNCH

    Boise, Idaho – The State of Idaho finalized its fall 2024 postsecondary enrollment and go-on numbers last week, showing an even larger improvement than previously thought after the first year of LAUNCH – Idaho’s innovative workforce training program. The State Board of Education’s full research report details the data and can be found at this […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]