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  • June 18, 2024 - Idaho Governor’s Cup scholarship recipients announced

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today the recipients of the 2024 Governor’s Cup scholarships to Idaho colleges and universities. Last year’s Governor’s Cup fundraising drive brought in enough money for 25 new scholarships to be awarded this year. The selection process, overseen by the 12-member board of directors of the Idaho Governor’s Cup […]

  • June 18, 2024 - Josh Whitworth to serve as executive director of Office of State Board of Education

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today he appointed Josh Whitworth to serve as executive director of the Office of the State Board of Education. Whitworth has served as Chief Deputy Controller in the State Controller’s Office for the past eight years and starts his new position at the Office of the State Board […]

  • March 21, 2024 - Gov. Little secures historic funding for school facilities, House passes LAUNCH

    Boise, ID – Governor Brad Little issued the following statement applauding the passage of two initiatives in his ‘Idaho Works’ plan, securing historic investments into Idaho education from kindergarten to career. Historic funding for school facilities that doubles as long-term property and income tax relief is on its way to Idahoans following the passage of […]

  • March 5, 2024 - School facilities funding, tax relief bill nears finish line, advances to full Senate

    Boise, Idaho – House Bill 521, the school facilities funding and tax relief bill, passed the Senate Local Government and Taxation Committee today with a near unanimous vote. The bill, which received overwhelming support from the House of Representatives last month, now goes to the full Senate. Governor Little called for a historic investment in […]

  • February 27, 2024 - Gov. Little signs IDAHO WORKS bill to support public charter schools

    Eagle, Idaho – Surrounded by students, parents, and teachers at North Star Public Charter School in Eagle, Governor Brad Little signed House Bill 422, the Accelerating Public Charter Schools Act, into law today. “I am a huge supporter of charter schools because they offer families more options for their children’s education while providing taxpayers and […]

  • February 23, 2024 - LAUNCH, school facilities funding bills accelerate in Legislature

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little commented today on two of his key priorities reaching legislative milestones. Funding for LAUNCH passed the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee with broad support and heads to the House. The popular grant program offers graduating high school seniors up to $8,000 to enter a training program aligned with an in-demand career, […]

  • February 20, 2024 - Momentum builds on school facilities funding, tax relief bill

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little commented today on key developments in the school facilities funding and tax relief bill. House Bill 521 passed the House Revenue and Taxation Committee with bipartisan support and now heads to the House floor. The bill boasts a growing cosponsor list of 40 members of the Idaho House of […]

  • February 9, 2024 - Gov. Little applauds introduction of school facilities, tax relief bill

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little issued a statement today following the introduction of the school facilities funding and tax relief bill Thursday. “I am so grateful to my partners in the Legislature for supporting improved school facilities across our great state while delivering EVEN MORE tax relief for the hardworking families and businesses of […]

  • January 10, 2024 - VIDEO: Gov. Little’s State of the State and Budget Address

    Boise, Idaho – For the first time, Governor Brad Little incorporated a video into his traditional State of the State and Budget Address Monday. In case you missed it, the Governor’s full speech, including the video segment, can be found online here: https://youtu.be/-ZGY6mmldSA?si=ZBtI-GEyG5GR668j Governor Little presented the most conservative budget recommendation since the Great Recession […]