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  • April 10, 2025 - Gov. Little announces State Board of Education leadership changes

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today his appointment of Jennifer White to serve as executive director of the Idaho State Board of Education as current director Josh Whitworth is leaving for a job in the private sector. The Governor also selected Kurt Liebich to serve as the board’s president following the expiration of […]

  • April 4, 2025 - Gov. Little applauds productive 2025 legislative session

    Boise, Idaho – The Idaho Legislature adjourned “sine die” today, and Governor Brad Little thanked his legislative partners for working with him to advance his “KEEPING PROMISES” plan this session. The Idaho Legislature approved 95% of the Governor’s plan for education investments, tax relief, and infrastructure improvements. “America wants what Idaho has – safe communities, […]

  • March 26, 2025 - Gov. Little signs $100 million property tax relief, public school funding bill

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little joined House and Senate leaders in signing House Bill 304 today, sending even more property tax relief to Idahoans and boosting funding for public school facilities. “I am proud to join my legislative partners, who championed this effort, in giving another $100 million in property tax relief to Idahoans […]

  • March 18, 2025 - Gov. Little, lawmakers boost literacy funding for public schools

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little joined Superintendent of Public Instruction Debbie Critchfield and state lawmakers Monday as he signed Senate Bill 1069 appropriating an additional $5 million in ongoing funding to support literacy in public schools. The appropriation follows the Governor’s KEEPING PROMISES recommendation for public education. With the signing of the bill, the […]

  • March 17, 2025 - New data shows Idaho’s go-on rate even higher following LAUNCH

    Boise, Idaho – The State of Idaho finalized its fall 2024 postsecondary enrollment and go-on numbers last week, showing an even larger improvement than previously thought after the first year of LAUNCH – Idaho’s innovative workforce training program. The State Board of Education’s full research report details the data and can be found at this […]

  • February 27, 2025 - Gov. Little signs House Bill 93 creating the Parental Choice Tax Credit program

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little commented today on his signature of House Bill 93 creating the Parental Choice Tax Credit program. “With the passage of the $50 million Parental Choice Tax Credit program, Idaho boasts even more abundant schooling options for Idaho students and families. Combined with the continuation of Idaho’s astoundingly successful LAUNCH […]

  • February 26, 2025 - LAUNCH success reflected in astounding postsecondary enrollment leaps

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little highlighted the extraordinary success of LAUNCH in its first year at a proclamation signing ceremony declaring March to be “LAUNCHing Idaho’s Workforce Month.” “The effectiveness of LAUNCH in boosting Idaho’s go-on rate is unmistakable. More importantly, LAUNCH is creating opportunities for many young Idahoans who would not otherwise go […]

  • January 6, 2025 - Governor Little’s KEEPING PROMISES plan keeps Idaho’s success going strong

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little delivered his seventh State of the State and Budget Adress in the Idaho Statehouse today, outlining his key priorities for the 2025 legislative session in his KEEPING PROMISES plan. “The historic presidential election two months ago affirmed one thing – Americans want for our country what Idaho has – […]

  • November 19, 2024 - Empowering Parents grants growing in popularity, largely benefit low-income families

    (Boise, Idaho) – The State of Idaho Empowering Parents educational grant program has received more than 42,500 applications from Idaho families for the 2024-25 award year since opening Oct. 21, the strongest application period to date. “The early response in the Empowering Parents grants this year blew past everyone’s expectations. The Empowering Parents grants fit […]