Category: Economy
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April 22, 2026 - Gov. Little spotlights priorities in “Enduring Idaho” plan
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little outlined the key takeaways in his ENDURING IDAHO plan, which the Legislature adopted during the 2026 legislative session. The Governor’s ENDURING IDAHO plan is a balanced FY 2026 and FY 2027 budget that reflects Idaho’s long-standing commitment to fiscal responsibility and long-term stability. The Idaho Legislature stuck to his […]
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April 9, 2026 - Gov. Little vetoes five bills
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little vetoed a flurry of bills Wednesday evening: House Bill 758a – Daycares Governor Little vetoed the bill because it threatens child safety. It could eliminate licensing and fire inspection requirements for childcare providers. In a fire or emergency evacuation, higher ratios and weaker safety requirements would prove catastrophic. The […]
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April 2, 2026 - Gov. Little’s “Enduring Idaho” plan clears Legislature
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little issued the following statement as the 2026 legislative session adjourned today. “For months, the Idaho Legislature and I worked closely to balance the budget and rightsize spending in line with taxpayers’ means. We stayed focused on what matters most to Idaho’s future — protecting public schools and investments in […]
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January 19, 2026 - New data confirms Idaho LAUNCH is expanding opportunity, strengthening Idaho’s workforce
BOISE, Idaho — New research confirms that Idaho’s LAUNCH program is increasing post-high school education and training among Idaho students and keeping more graduates in-state to pursue education and careers, Governor Brad Little announced today. “Idaho LAUNCH is delivering exactly what we promised: more opportunity for Idaho students and a stronger workforce for our state. […]
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January 12, 2026 - Gov. Little rolls out ENDURING IDAHO plan focused on fiscal responsibility, strong schools, long-term prosperity
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little unveiled his ENDURING IDAHO plan today – a balanced budget and forward-looking blueprint that protects public schools, strengthens Idaho’s financial position, and preserves the priorities most critical to the state’s long-term wellbeing. “Our ENDURING IDAHO plan reflects what responsible government looks like. We are planning ahead, living within our […]
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November 4, 2025 - New report shows LAUNCH aligns with Trump’s Talent Strategy for America
Boise, Idaho – The Office of the Governor released a new report today outlining how Idaho LAUNCH is meeting the five pillars of President Donald Trump’s Talent Strategy for America. The new report is available at this link: https://gov.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/launch-report-trump-americas-talent-strategy_.pdf President Trump’s administration recently expressed support for LAUNCH, Idaho’s innovative new program to support the American […]
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October 15, 2025 - Gov. Little leads Idaho diplomatic mission to the United Kingdom
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little returned from a diplomatic mission to the United Kingdom earlier this month, making Idaho the first state in the nation to send an official delegation following the Trump Administration’s recent state visit to the UK. The Idaho Department of Commerce, the Idaho State Department of Agriculture, and a small […]
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August 6, 2025 - Gov. Little hosts U.S. Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer to discuss Idaho workforce programs, including LAUNCH
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little welcomed U.S. Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer to Idaho today to highlight the state’s workforce development successes, including Idaho LAUNCH. “The U.S. Labor Secretary’s recognition of Idaho LAUNCH is a defining moment. Idaho LAUNCH is all about promoting the American worker. We are so honored to welcome U.S. Secretary of Labor […]
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July 11, 2025 - Idaho ends fiscal year with balanced budget, hundreds of millions of dollars on bottom line
Idaho’s economy improved year over year Boise, Idaho – The Division of Financial Management published updated revenue figures for the month of June today, showing the State of Idaho closed out its fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, with a balanced budget and about $345 million on the bottom line. “Idaho leaders have long championed […]
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May 30, 2025 - Fitch affirms Idaho’s AAA credit rating for fifth year in a row
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little commented on the announcement Thursday 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 unrelenting […]