OPINION: Now, more than ever, we need support for Trump’s trade agreement with Canada and Mexico

December 11, 2019 - OPINION: Now, more than ever, we need support for Trump’s trade agreement with Canada and Mexico

By Governor Brad Little It’s been over a year since the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) was signed and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi motioned for the trade agreement to be brought to the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives for a vote. Finally, Speaker Pelosi and Congressional Democrats listened to Americans, dozens of Governors from […]

November 1, 2019 - Governor’s trade mission to Taiwan and Hong Kong opens doors to trade opportunities for Idaho businesses

Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little returned earlier this week from a nine-day trade mission to Taiwan and Hong Kong. The trip was his first official trade mission as Idaho’s 33rd Governor. Taiwan is Idaho’s second largest export destination, and companies there bought more than $675 million in Idaho products in 2018. Hong Kong is […]

October 18, 2019 - Governor Little departs for his first official trade mission to Taiwan and Hong Kong

Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little departs tonight for Taiwan and Hong Kong on his first official trade mission as Idaho’s 33rd Governor. First Lady Teresa Little, Idaho Department of Commerce Director Tom Kealey, and Idaho State Department of Agriculture Director Celia Gould will join the Governor on the nine-day trade mission. Taiwan is Idaho’s […]

October 15, 2019 - OPINION: Expanding research and innovation in eastern Idaho benefits the whole state

By Governor Brad Little As our economy evolves and we position ourselves to remain competitive with 49 other states and countries across the globe, our ability to develop and attract a skilled, educated workforce becomes increasingly important. Idaho’s students and workforce must possess the skills to fill every level of need, from vocational graduates performing […]

October 10, 2019 - OPINION: The future of work in Idaho

By Governor Brad Little Today’s students are tomorrow’s workforce, and they will have to adapt to change in their careers more than any other generation before them. In a word, they will have to be agile. Technological advances and the anticipated automation of more jobs down the road mean families, schools, and colleges must push […]

September 24, 2019 - Idaho, Taiwan Flour Millers sign $576 million wheat deal, Governor announces upcoming trade mission to Taiwan

Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little joined representatives of the Idaho Wheat Commission and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Seattle in the State Capitol today to sign a letter of intent for the Taiwan Flour Mills Association to purchase U.S. wheat over the next two years, a deal valued at $576 million. Governor […]

September 23, 2019 - Governor’s diplomatic mission to Europe opens doors to new international economic ties

Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little and First Lady Teresa Little concluded a six-day diplomatic mission Friday to strengthen Idaho’s ties with the Basque Country, the Netherlands, and Ireland. “A strong economy in Idaho depends on positive relationships between our state and international companies that do business here or are looking to expand in Idaho,” […]

September 11, 2019 - Governor, First Lady join European diplomatic mission to promote economic development in Idaho

Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little, First Lady Teresa Little, and Idaho officials will depart for Europe on Saturday for a six-day diplomatic mission to promote positive economic relations between the State of Idaho and the Basque Country, the Netherlands, and Ireland. Idaho Department of Commerce Director Tom Kealey and Idaho State Department of Agriculture […]

June 12, 2019 - Governor announces recipients of the 2019 Idaho Awards for Leadership in Energy Efficiency

Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced the recipients of the 2019 Idaho Awards for Leadership in Energy Efficiency. The awards acknowledge Idaho companies that exhibit leadership in their communities by implementing energy efficiency measures at their local facilities and buildings. “Improving energy efficiency and reducing energy consumption are the foundation of a secure future […]

April 22, 2019 - Idaho and Oregon sign Hells Canyon Complex agreement

Boise, Idaho – The States of Idaho and Oregon signed a settlement agreement last week for the Hells Canyon Complex, representing a monumental step toward Idaho Power’s reauthorization to operate three Snake River dams. The agreement represents the culmination of decades-long negotiations between Idaho, Oregon, and Idaho Power. The parties have been working since 2005 […]

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