Category: Natural Resources
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January 24, 2025 - Gov. Little signs SPEED Act to further streamline state permitting
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little signed Executive Order 2025-02 today, the Strategic Permitting, Efficiency, and Economic Development (SPEED) Act aimed at better coordinating state permitting on big projects that promote energy independence, support national security, and drive our economy. “Idaho leads the nation in streamlining regulations and promoting good government, but there is always […]
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January 22, 2025 - Gov. Little signs “Gone with the Lava Ridge Wind Project Act” to complement President Trump’s executive action
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little signed Executive Order 2025-01 today, the “Gone with the Lava Ridge Wind Project Act,” following President Trump’s executive order Monday suspending the massive wind project on federally managed land in the Magic Valley. “The Biden Administration’s unsound energy agenda rammed through the Lava Ridge Wind Project to give California […]
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January 17, 2025 - “Not California:” Gov. Little updates Idahoans on protections against wildfire
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little held a press conference today to update Idahoans on the many ways Idaho is working to ensure our state does not experience tragic wildfire events like the ones raging in southern California this month. “The devastating southern California fires are heartbreaking, and we continue to pray for the […]
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January 16, 2025 - Gov. Little applauds President Trump’s appointment of Michael Boren as USDA Under Secretary
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little applauded President Donald Trump’s appointment of Michael Boren to serve as United States Under Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment at the Department of Agriculture. “Mike is a visionary, proven leader. This appointment is a win for all western states, especially Idaho. As a resident of Idaho’s Sawtooth Valley, […]
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January 8, 2025 - Gov. Little comments on Biden administration’s refusal to return grizzlies to state management
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little commented today on the Biden administration’s refusal to remove grizzly bears from the endangered species list as requested by western states. “Despite a mandate by the American people in November and with fewer than two weeks left in office, the Biden Administration continues to think they know Idaho issues […]
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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 – […]
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December 4, 2024 - Gov. Little, Republican governors urge passage of updated Farm Bill
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little and 16 other Republican governors sent a joint letter to Congress this week expressing their concerns about the delayed passage of an updated Farm Bill. “Idaho’s Congressional Delegation and I are united in our position that Congress must act quickly to reauthorize the Farm Bill. I appreciate Senator Mike […]
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November 22, 2024 - Gov. Little, Lt. Governor Bedke mark “Idaho Water Day” with celebration of farmers’ success on new water deal
(Idaho Falls, Twin Falls) – Governor Brad Little and Lt. Governor Scott Bedke joined farmers and water users in Idaho Falls and Twin Falls today to celebrate “Idaho Water Day.” Governor Little announced last week that after months of negotiations, water users reached the final completion of a new water agreement. “Today’s celebrations are about […]
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November 14, 2024 - Farmers got it done! New water agreement officially completed
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little, Lt. Governor Scott Bedke, and farmers across Idaho are celebrating the final completion of a new water agreement that protects Idaho agriculture, conserves water for future generations, and safeguards state sovereignty over our most precious resource. “It was a tough year of negotiations, but I never doubted our farmers […]
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October 1, 2024 - Gov. Little, water users confident in progress on new mitigation plan
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little, Lt. Governor Scott Bedke, and others commented today on the news that surface water users and groundwater users are nearing the finish line on a new mitigation plan, in keeping with the “Protecting Idaho Water Sovereignty Act” executive order issued in June. “Farmers working together to determine our […]