Category: Natural Resources
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January 30, 2023 - Gov. Little leads governors in opposing Biden’s EPA waters rule
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little is leading 24 other Republican Governors in opposing the Biden Administration’s Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule and called on President Joe Biden today to delay implementation of the rule until the U.S. Supreme Court issues a ruling in Sackett v. EPA, a case involving an Idaho couple. […]
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January 9, 2023 - Gov. Little rolls out ‘Idaho First’ plan to support schools, provide property tax relief, fight fentanyl in 2023 State of the State and Budget Address
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little delivered his 2023 State of the State and Budget Address today, pledging to deliver on the mandate given by the people of Idaho to continue investing in public schools, strengthen our workforce, provide more tax relief, and promote safe communities. “Our success did not happen by accident. What we’re […]
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December 16, 2022 - Governor’s trade mission opens doors to trade opportunities for Idaho businesses
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little returned this past weekend from a nine-day trade mission to Taiwan and Singapore. The trip was his second official trade mission as Idaho’s 33rd Governor. Taiwan is Idaho’s second largest export destination. In 2021, companies there bought more than $470 million in Idaho products. Singapore is Idaho’s fourth-largest export […]
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September 19, 2022 - Idaho, Taiwan Flour Millers sign $576 million wheat deal
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little joined representatives of the Idaho wheat industry and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Seattle in the State Capitol today to sign a letter of intent for the Taiwan Flour Mills Association (TFMA) to purchase U.S. wheat over the next two years, a deal valued at $576 million. […]
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July 12, 2022 - Gov. Little comments on new Biden dam removal reports
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little issued the following statement today after the Biden administration released new reports calling for the removal of dams on the Lower Snake River. “I have been clear in my opposition to dam breaching because it is not a silver bullet for salmon recovery. Idaho has shown leadership and commitment […]
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June 30, 2022 - 63 communities to benefit from “Leading Idaho” drinking water, wastewater improvement projects
Boise, Idaho – The State of Idaho approved plans to roll out $300 million in water and wastewater infrastructure project funding benefiting 63 communities across Idaho, a step that could help local governments keep property taxes low as they formulate their budgets this summer and fall. “Water is our most valuable resource, and we absolutely […]
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May 31, 2022 - Richard Stover to lead Governor’s Office of Energy and Mineral Resources
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today his appointment of Richard Stover as the new administrator of the Governor’s Office of Energy and Mineral Resources (OEMR). The office is responsible for coordinating energy and mineral resource planning and policy development for the State of Idaho. Stover replaces John Chatburn who left the post to […]
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May 5, 2022 - Gov. Little highlights “Leading Idaho” investments in Lake Coeur d’Alene, water quality
Coeur d’Alene, Idaho – Governor Brad Little joined members of the Coeur d’Alene Lake Advisory Committee today to highlight new “Leading Idaho” investments to improve water quality and the health of Lake Coeur d’Alene. “Water is the source of life, and North Idaho truly revolves around Coeur d’Alene Lake. We depend on this lake for […]
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March 31, 2022 - Gov. Little celebrates historic legislative successes
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little is celebrating historic successes as the Idaho Legislature officially adjourned sine die today, ending the 2022 legislative session for the year. “In all my years, I have never seen a more successful legislative session that produced so many positive results for the people we serve. We achieved what I […]
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March 4, 2022 - 25 Governors stand up for American energy independence in light of Russia-Ukraine conflict
Boise, Idaho – Twenty-five Republican governors, including Governor Brad Little, called on President Biden today to restore American energy independence as the crisis with Russia threatens even higher prices on American consumers. “As governors, we call on President Biden to reverse his policies and restore America’s energy independence for our citizens as well as our […]