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  • 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 […]

  • March 6, 2024 - Gov. Little signs bill to give 20% unemployment insurance tax cut to Idaho businesses

    Nampa, Idaho – Surrounded by the hardworking employees of Nampa company Autovol, a leader in modular construction and automation, Governor Brad Little signed House Bill 428 today to cut unemployment insurance taxes another 20% for Idaho businesses. “Idaho has the strongest economy in the nation, putting us in the enviable position of being able to […]

  • February 23, 2024 - LAUNCH, school facilities funding bills accelerate in Legislature

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little commented today on two of his key priorities reaching legislative milestones. Funding for LAUNCH passed the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee with broad support and heads to the House. The popular grant program offers graduating high school seniors up to $8,000 to enter a training program aligned with an in-demand career, […]

  • January 10, 2024 - VIDEO: Gov. Little’s State of the State and Budget Address

    Boise, Idaho – For the first time, Governor Brad Little incorporated a video into his traditional State of the State and Budget Address Monday. In case you missed it, the Governor’s full speech, including the video segment, can be found online here: https://youtu.be/-ZGY6mmldSA?si=ZBtI-GEyG5GR668j Governor Little presented the most conservative budget recommendation since the Great Recession […]