Category: Natural Resources
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January 10, 2022 - Gov. Little highlights plan for education investments, tax relief in 2022 State of the State and Budget Address
Boise, Idaho – During his State of the State and Budget Address today, Governor Brad Little reflected on the strength of Idaho’s economy and state budget before detailing his LEADING IDAHO plan to put more money back in the pockets of Idahoans and make strategic investments in education and other areas to propel Idaho even […]
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September 13, 2021 - Gov. Little comments on President Biden’s visit to National Interagency Fire Center
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little issued the following statement after joining President Joe Biden at the National Interagency Fire Center in Boise today to discuss the impacts of wildfire in the West. “Two-thirds of Idaho is public land managed by the federal government, and it is imperative we keep lines of communication open with […]
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August 20, 2021 - Gov. Little takes steps to protect Coeur d’Alene Lake
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today he is establishing a new Coeur d’Alene Lake Advisory Committee to improve and protect the health of North Idaho’s iconic water body. The formation of the committee is part of Governor Little’s Building Idaho’s Future initiative, which directs $2 million to be spent on projects that reduce […]
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August 13, 2021 - Gov. Little appoints Dave Bobbitt to Fish and Game Commission
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today his appointment of Dave Bobbitt as the Idaho Fish and Game Commission Panhandle Region representative. “Dave is an avid outdoorsman with a long history of leadership and service to the people of North Idaho,” Governor Little said. “I have no doubt he will carry his passion as […]
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August 6, 2021 - Gov. Little prioritizes clean, reliable water systems with new planning grants
Boise, Idaho – Local communities in Idaho will be better able to quickly apply for and execute new upgrades to wastewater and drinking water systems in the coming years after Governor Brad Little directed funds this week to cover additional grants for their engineering and planning costs. Governor Little announced today he directed $2 million […]
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July 13, 2021 - Idaho faces potential for worst fire season in years
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little joined state and federal fire managers during a press conference today at the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) in Boise to urge Idahoans to be safe and smart in the outdoors to minimize the risk of wildfire during what could be the worst fire season Idaho has faced in […]
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July 9, 2021 - Gov. Little mobilizes Idaho National Guard firefighters
Boise, Idaho – Amid extreme drought, excessive heat, multiple fire starts, and dwindling firefighting resources regionwide, Governor Brad Little issued an emergency declaration for wildfire today and mobilized Idaho National Guard firefighters and aircraft to assist in the effort. “Wildfire is presenting an imminent threat to life, property, and the environment, and we need all […]
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July 9, 2021 - Governor’s Office aids water users in reaching historic crop-saving settlement amid extreme drought
(Boise, Idaho) – As the State of Idaho faces the worst drought in years, a group of water users in Blaine County – with the aid of the Governor’s office, House Speaker Scott Bedke, the Idaho Department of Water Resources (IDWR) and others – came together to reach a historic settlement this week, ensuring the […]
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June 30, 2021 - Left out of president’s meeting with governors on wildfire, Gov. Little, Montana Gov. Gianforte urge Biden commit to partnership
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little and Montana Governor Greg Gianforte were left out of a meeting President Joe Biden hosted today with just eight governors – mostly Democrats – regarding wildfire. Despite facing severe wildfire seasons, Idaho and Montana are two western states President Biden did not invite to participate in the meeting. The […]
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June 8, 2021 - Gov. Little pushes back on Biden for undoing Trump’s progress on environmental regulations
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little issued the following statement today in response to an announcement by the Biden Administration Friday that it will undo years of progress in modernizing the Endangered Species Act under the leadership of President Donald Trump. “The Biden Administration’s announcement that it intends to undo much of the hard work […]