Category: Economy
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March 22, 2021 - “Building Idaho’s Future”: Gov. Little signs bill investing in clean, plentiful water
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little signed Senate Bill 1121 into law last week, the fourth of his “Building Idaho’s Future” bills that make strategic investments in critical state priorities. Senate Bill 1121 directs $50 million to projects that promote clean, plentiful supplies of water for generations to come. “Water is truly the source of […]
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March 16, 2021 - “Building Idaho’s Future”: Gov. Little signs bill investing in outdoor recreation and state parks
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little signed House Bill 204 into law today, the second of his “Building Idaho’s Future” bills that make strategic investments in critical state priorities. House Bill 204 focuses on boosting the economy in rural communities by improving state parks and outdoor recreation opportunities. “More than ever before, Idahoans are turning […]
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February 18, 2021 - Gov. Little issues expanded statement on dam removal proposal
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little issued an expanded statement today on the proposal from Congressman Mike Simpson related to salmon recovery and dam removal. “My position on the lower Snake River Dams has not changed. I remain unconvinced that breaching the dams is a silver bullet for salmon recovery. Breaching the dams would have […]
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February 12, 2021 - OPINION: Idaho prioritizes clean, plentiful water to build Idaho’s future
By Governor Brad Little There is nothing more essential to our health and way of life – or Idaho’s future – than clean, plentiful water. The availability of water has transformed much of our state from a desert into an abundant agricultural landscape that supports tens of thousands of Idahoans and their livelihoods. Across Idaho, […]
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February 5, 2021 - OPINION: Building Idaho’s future requires looking forward, not back
By Governor Brad Little I am sure glad to live in Idaho. We have a proud history and bright future ahead. We have the strongest economy in the nation. We have one of the best employment rates in the country. We have been open longer than almost every other state during the pandemic and added […]
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February 5, 2021 - January revenues blow past projections again, demonstrating Idaho’s continued economic strength
Boise, Idaho – Idaho’s economy continues to strengthen, with Idaho leading states for the best financial shape and January revenue figures beating the forecast by $58.5 million. It marks the seventh straight month that the state’s economy outperformed projections. “An open economy, relentless focus on fiscal conservatism, quick action throughout the pandemic, and Idahoans’ preventive […]
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January 11, 2021 - Gov. Little highlights plan for tax relief, strategic investments in 2021 State of the State and Budget Address
Boise, Idaho – During his State of the State and Budget Address today, Governor Brad Little reflected on the events in Washington, D.C., last week and the historic year before detailing his plan to put more money back in the pockets of Idahoans while making strategic investments to propel Idaho even further ahead in prosperity. […]
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December 7, 2020 - Gov. Little says Idahoans must choose to keep others safe and protect Idaho’s strong economic trend
Boise, Idaho – November was the best month yet for state revenue figures in the new fiscal year, and Governor Brad Little said Idahoans must choose to do a better job to slow the spread of COVID-19 if we are going to continue our strong economic rebound during the pandemic. “Idaho’s economy is open and […]
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September 30, 2020 - Next Steps Idaho connects students and adults to careers
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little is calling on Idahoans of all ages to explore easy-to-find training and college and career opportunities on the recently upgraded web site NextSteps.Idaho.Gov, which now includes not only information for high school students but also adult workers looking for new training or a career change. “Our investments in resources […]
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September 23, 2020 - OPINION: Together, Idaho and President Trump are taking action to support small business
By Governor Brad Little It’s National Small Business Week, a fitting time to reflect on the ways President Donald Trump and the State of Idaho are supporting small business – the backbone of our economy. We’ve been working with President Trump and his administration to put people over paperwork by reducing the volume and cost […]