Category: Natural Resources
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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 […]
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September 24, 2024 - Gov. Little comments on quagga mussel detection in Snake River
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little commented today on the news from the Idaho State Department of Agriculture that a small number of quagga mussels were detected in the Snake River. “Idaho had the foresight years ago to start investing in the resources needed to detect and eradicate invasive species, and that investment is paying […]
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September 23, 2024 - Little, Bedke oppose Biden-Harris “groundwater grab”
Boise, Idaho – In a tersely worded letter to the White House today, Governor Brad Little and Lt. Governor Scott Bedke sent President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris a clear message – keep your hands off Idaho’s groundwater. The President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) sent out a request for information earlier […]
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September 20, 2024 - Gov. Little works to introduce fresh potato exports to Japan, plans November trade mission to Japan, Taiwan
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little joined potato farmers and a delegation from Japan Thursday in eastern Idaho to tour a local farm and continue negotiations that would allow Idaho fresh potato exports to Japan. Governor Little urged the Japanese and U.S. officials to work toward a deal in the near future that would allow […]
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September 3, 2024 - Gov. Little commends water users for meeting first deadline for updated plan
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little is thanking Idaho water users for meeting the first critical deadline for an updated Groundwater Management Plan as outlined in his “Protecting Idaho Water Sovereignty Act” executive order. The group was formed in August of 2023 and has met regularly for the last year to help gather information to […]