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Category: Natural Resources

  • January 31, 2025 - OPINION: Gone with the Lava Ridge Wind Project!

    By Governor Brad Little      Fighting back against federal government overreach is in Idahoans’ DNA.      Five years ago, when the massive Lava Ridge Wind Project was first proposed on federally managed land in the Magic Valley, Idahoans displayed that hard-wired skepticism of the federal government yet again and consistently showed up to […]

  • January 28, 2025 - Gov. Little applauds Trump’s appointment of Tom Schultz to key federal position

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little commented today on President Donald Trump’s appointment of another Idahoan, Tom Schultz, to a key position in the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Schultz will serve as Chief of Staff for Natural Resources and Environment at the USDA, according to a USDA news release. Schultz’s appointment comes on the […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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, […]

  • 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 – […]

  • 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 […]