Category: Natural Resources
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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 17, 2025 - Trump administration official Kristin Sleeper joins Gov. Little’s staff as Policy Director
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today he hired Kristin Sleeper to serve as his new Policy Director starting Jan. 5, 2026. Sleeper is serving as the Deputy Under Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) under USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins. “The addition of Kristin Sleeper as my […]
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December 5, 2025 - Gov. Little, Forest Service chief, Lands director sign historic agreement to increase management of Idaho forests
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little joined U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz and Idaho Department of Lands (IDL) Director Dustin Miller today to renew and expand Idaho’s Shared Stewardship agreement with the federal government to increase the pace and scale of management activities on Idaho forests. “Idaho’s early leadership with the Good Neighbor Authority […]
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December 4, 2025 - Idaho Energy and Mineral Summit spotlights Idaho’s role in national energy future
Boise, Idaho — The Governor’s Office of Energy and Mineral Resources (OEMR) hosted the first ever Idaho Energy and Mineral Summit today, bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, and community stakeholders to explore Idaho’s growing leadership in energy innovation and mineral development. “At a moment of rapid transformation across the global energy landscape, Idaho is singularly well-positioned to […]
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September 27, 2025 - Gov. Little orders lowering of flags to honor fallen firefighter
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little has ordered U.S. flags and State of Idaho flags to be lowered to half-staff to honor Isabella Oscarson, an Idaho Department of Lands fire crew member who was struck by a falling tree. Flags will be lowered immediately until sunrise on Sunday, October 5, 2025, in accordance with Idaho […]
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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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August 1, 2025 - Wildland firefighters to receive bonuses today
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced the State of Idaho’s hardworking wildland firefighters and other critical support staff will receive one-time bonuses of up to $5,000 today. “Our firefighters have done an incredible job so far this season of keeping fires small. As we enter the busiest and most dangerous part of our wildfire […]
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June 26, 2025 - Gov. Little hosts Trump administration officials for wildfire roundtable, annual trail ride
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little and Lt. Governor Scott Bedke hosted high ranking officials in the Trump administration this week for a roundtable on the 2025 wildfire season before they joined the Governor’s trail ride, an annual gathering of officials and people who work the land to discuss important natural resources issues. Officials with […]
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May 27, 2025 - Gov. Little, Lt. Gov. Bedke applaud new $30 million water infrastructure plan to support farmers
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little and Lt. Governor Scott Bedke issued the following statements today in support of the more than $30 million in water infrastructure funding approved by the Idaho Water Resource Board (IWRB) at its meeting Friday. “Idaho is committed to supporting farmers and maintaining our water sovereignty. I appreciate my legislative […]