Category: Economy
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July 20, 2021 - Idaho closes fiscal year with record surplus
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today that Idaho ended its fiscal year with a surplus of nearly $900 million, adding to the largest surplus in state history. State revenue collections exceeded $5 billion for the first time, representing 24.2% growth over the previous fiscal year. This growth percentage represents the single largest annual […]
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July 9, 2021 - Governor’s Office aids water users in reaching historic crop-saving settlement amid extreme drought
(Boise, Idaho) – As the State of Idaho faces the worst drought in years, a group of water users in Blaine County – with the aid of the Governor’s office, House Speaker Scott Bedke, the Idaho Department of Water Resources (IDWR) and others – came together to reach a historic settlement this week, ensuring the […]
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June 21, 2021 - Idaho cities start receiving new round of federal relief dollars
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little and State Controller Brandon Woolf announced today Idaho cities with populations below 50,000 will start receiving their share of $54 million from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Governor Little and the Idaho Legislature unanimously accepted the federal funds, which will be used by local government in Idaho to […]
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June 16, 2021 - State of Idaho partners with Western Governors University to expand options for Idaho workforce
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) today with Western Governors University (WGU) – a leading nonprofit, online university – to expand access to affordable degree programs for Idahoans who need additional education to thrive in the state’s evolving workforce. The partnership supplements the learning opportunities available through Idaho’s public […]
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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 […]