Category: Healthcare
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January 19, 2026 - New data confirms Idaho LAUNCH is expanding opportunity, strengthening Idaho’s workforce
BOISE, Idaho — New research confirms that Idaho’s LAUNCH program is increasing post-high school education and training among Idaho students and keeping more graduates in-state to pursue education and careers, Governor Brad Little announced today. “Idaho LAUNCH is delivering exactly what we promised: more opportunity for Idaho students and a stronger workforce for our state. […]
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January 12, 2026 - Gov. Little rolls out ENDURING IDAHO plan focused on fiscal responsibility, strong schools, long-term prosperity
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little unveiled his ENDURING IDAHO plan today – a balanced budget and forward-looking blueprint that protects public schools, strengthens Idaho’s financial position, and preserves the priorities most critical to the state’s long-term wellbeing. “Our ENDURING IDAHO plan reflects what responsible government looks like. We are planning ahead, living within our […]
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December 30, 2025 - Idaho awarded nearly $1 billion to improve rural healthcare access, affordability
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today the State of Idaho will receive close to $1 billion over five years to improve rural healthcare through the Rural Healthcare Transformation grants championed by President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans through the “One Big Beautiful Bill” Act. “For many Idaho families – especially in rural areas […]
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November 6, 2025 - Idaho submits application for up to $1 billion to support rural health care
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) submitted the state’s application for The Rural Health Transformation Program Tuesday, adding Idaho to the list of states seeking up to $200 million annually for five years to radically transform healthcare in rural areas. The Governor’s Executive Order 2025-08, […]
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October 30, 2025 - Idaho pursues $1 billion in new funding for rural healthcare access
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little issued Executive Order 2025-08, the “Making Rural Idaho Healthy Again Act,” creating a collaborative new task force to advise on the state’s application for the Rural Health Transformation Program which was created by President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill. The executive order is available at this link: https://gov.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/eo-2025-08.pdf […]
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August 6, 2025 - Gov. Little hosts U.S. Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer to discuss Idaho workforce programs, including LAUNCH
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little welcomed U.S. Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer to Idaho today to highlight the state’s workforce development successes, including Idaho LAUNCH. “The U.S. Labor Secretary’s recognition of Idaho LAUNCH is a defining moment. Idaho LAUNCH is all about promoting the American worker. We are so honored to welcome U.S. Secretary of Labor […]
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July 31, 2025 - Juliet Charron to lead Idaho Department of Health and Welfare
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today he appointed Juliet Charron to serve as the new director overseeing Idaho’s largest state agency, the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW). Charron succeeds outgoing director Alex Adams, who was nominated by President Donald Trump to serve as the Assistant Secretary for the Administration of Children […]
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July 23, 2025 - Gov. Little hosts HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., to celebrate Idaho MAHA wins, support tribes
Gov. Little proclaims August as “Keeping Idaho Healthy Month” Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little welcomed U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., in Idaho today to celebrate Idaho’s leadership in welcoming the movement to Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) and to discuss new ways to support the behavioral health needs of […]
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April 15, 2025 - Idaho bans soda and candy from food assistance program, welcomes MAHA movement
USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., applaud Idaho’s actions Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little signed House Bill 109 today banning candy and soda from the government’s food assistance program and celebrated the Make America Healthy Again movement – or MAHA – championed by the Trump administration. “Idaho welcomes the MAHA […]
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April 9, 2025 - Idaho makes largest investment ever to support foster children and families
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little signed Senate Bill 1208 today, clearing the way for an unprecedented investment to improve Idaho’s foster care system. The bill addressed a signature part of Governor Little’s KEEPING PROMISES plan. “We all agree, children deserve to live carefree lives, free of abuse and neglect. We want Idaho’s children to […]