Category: Economy
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June 9, 2021 - Yet again, Idaho’s booming economy blows past projections, paving way for more tax relief, investments in education
Boise, Idaho – At a press conference in Coeur d’Alene today, Governor Brad Little announced Idaho’s economy and state budget continue to strengthen, paving the way for even more tax relief for Idahoans and added investments in education, roads, clean water, broadband and other areas next year. Governor Little said Idaho’s booming economy resulted in […]
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May 19, 2021 - Historic tax relief, key investments, conservative budget highlight Gov. Little’s achievements this legislative session
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little delivered on all the objectives he laid out in his 2021 State of the State and Budget address – including giving taxpayers back their hard-earned money through historic tax relief, successful passage of his “Building Idaho’s Future” plan for strategic investments, and securing the most conservative budget in years. […]
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May 12, 2021 - Idaho achieves single largest tax cut in state history
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little signed House Bill 380 into law Monday, providing Idahoans $220 million in immediate one-time income tax rebates and $163 million in ongoing income tax relief. Combined with another tax conformity bill earlier this session, Idaho achieved more than $435 million in tax relief for Idaho citizens – the single […]
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May 11, 2021 - “It’s time to get back to work” – Gov. Little ends Idaho’s participation in all federal pandemic unemployment compensation programs
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today Idaho will end its participation in three federal pandemic unemployment compensation programs to help employers get workers back on the job. “Employers are telling me one of the big reasons they cannot recruit and retain some workers is because those employees are receiving more on unemployment than […]
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May 10, 2021 - Idaho achieves historic transportation investment without raising taxes or fees
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little signed House Bill 362 into law today, his sustainable transportation funding solution that directs $80 million in ongoing funding, allowing the state to bond for up to $1.6 billion for transportation infrastructure projects statewide. It is the single largest state investment in transportation infrastructure in Idaho history. The solution […]
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April 30, 2021 - Gov. Little’s virtual trade mission to Mexico continues to strengthen Idaho economy
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little said today he is seeing early positive results from Idaho’s first virtual trade mission to Mexico last week. Mexico is Idaho’s fourth largest export destination, accounting for the purchase of $224.2 million in Idaho products in 2020. Export markets continue to be critical to Idaho businesses and the state’s […]
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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, […]