Category: Economy
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July 22, 2022 - “Leading Idaho” investments in local bridges, child pedestrian crossings move forward
Boise, Idaho – Improvements to local bridges as well as child pedestrian paths will be coming to communities across Idaho after the state finalized and approved prioritizations for two parts of Governor Brad Little’s “Leading Idaho” plan this week. The Local Highway Technical Assistance Council (LHTAC) and the Idaho Transportation Board approved the rankings this […]
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July 13, 2022 - Bidenflation reaches new historic mark – highest in more than 40 years
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little commented today on inflation reaching a new historic high under President Joe Biden’s watch, and he said more tax relief is on the way as Idahoans continue to receive immediate tax rebates to offset the burden of Bidenflation. The Bureau of Labor Statistics released new inflation data today for […]
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July 12, 2022 - Gov. Little comments on new Biden dam removal reports
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little issued the following statement today after the Biden administration released new reports calling for the removal of dams on the Lower Snake River. “I have been clear in my opposition to dam breaching because it is not a silver bullet for salmon recovery. Idaho has shown leadership and commitment […]
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June 30, 2022 - 63 communities to benefit from “Leading Idaho” drinking water, wastewater improvement projects
Boise, Idaho – The State of Idaho approved plans to roll out $300 million in water and wastewater infrastructure project funding benefiting 63 communities across Idaho, a step that could help local governments keep property taxes low as they formulate their budgets this summer and fall. “Water is our most valuable resource, and we absolutely […]
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June 17, 2022 - Idaho leads in low unemployment, rolls out historic tax rebates
Boise, Idaho – While Idahoans are paying more for everything – gas, food, cars, energy, and everything in between – the State of Idaho is seeing headway on several of Governor Brad Little’s initiatives. Idaho is in the middle of deploying historic tax relief, getting people to work, and making landmark infrastructure investments to lower […]
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May 31, 2022 - Gov. Little calls on Biden to rescind unprecedented climate disclosure proposal
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little and 15 other governors issued a joint letter today to President Joe Biden and Chairman Gary Gensler of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) expressing their concern with the SEC Climate Disclosure Proposal that would force publicly traded companies to disclose climate-change risks and greenhouse gas emissions. The […]
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May 10, 2022 - Idaho’s red-hot economy sets new record, more tax cuts to come
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little commented today on the news that monthly tax revenues exceeded $1 billion for the first time in state history for April, paving the way for more tax cuts and proving conservative principles of governing bring prosperity and strength to Idaho. April tax revenues came in at more than $1.2 […]
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March 31, 2022 - Gov. Little celebrates historic legislative successes
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little is celebrating historic successes as the Idaho Legislature officially adjourned sine die today, ending the 2022 legislative session for the year. “In all my years, I have never seen a more successful legislative session that produced so many positive results for the people we serve. We achieved what I […]
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March 25, 2022 - Gov. Little: Paying off debt, addressing needed repairs, paying cash for big projects is simple ‘kitchen table’ budgeting
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little commented on his signature this week of legislation that pays off state building debt, starts clearing out the list of needed repairs in state buildings and other infrastructure, and pays cash for new projects. The proposals were part of Governor Little’s “Leading Idaho” plan. “In Idaho, we run state […]
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March 10, 2022 - Gov. Little: Tax relief on the way as inflation hits new historic high
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little commented today on the news that Bidenflation just hit another 40-year record high. The Bureau of Labor Statistics today released new inflation data showing a nearly 8-percent increase from this time last year. The bump marks another 40-year record high increase in annual inflation. The price index jumps mean […]