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  • August 28, 2024 - Riley Gaines joins Gov. Little as he signs new executive order defending women’s sports

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little hosted competitive swimmer and Independent Women’s Voice Ambassador Riley Gaines for a press conference today announcing his new executive order, the Defending Women’s Sports Act. Governor Little was the first governor in the country to sign a bill defending women’s sports, and the executive order he signed today continues […]

  • August 27, 2024 - Gov. Little to host Riley Gaines for special announcement Wednesday in Boise

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little will host competitive swimmer and Independent Women’s Voice Ambassador Riley Gaines for a special announcement to further protect women’s sports on Wednesday in Boise. WHO: Governor Little, state leaders, and women’s sports advocate Riley Gaines WHAT: Press conference to announce new steps Idaho is taking to defend women’s sports […]

  • August 26, 2024 - Priest River to host ‘Capital for a Day’ on Aug. 29

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little’s next “Capital for a Day” event will be held in Priest River on Thursday, Aug. 29 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Priest River Event Center located at 5399 US-2 in Priest River. Officials joining Governor Little include: Superintendent of Public Instruction Debbie Critchfield Idaho State Department […]

  • August 9, 2024 - Gov. Little orders lowering of flags to honor life of U.S. Senator Steve Symms

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little ordered the lowering of U.S. flags and State of Idaho flags immediately until sunrise on Monday, August 12 to honor the life and legacy of former U.S. Senator Steve Symms, who passed away Thursday. Symms served four terms in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1973 to 1981 and […]

  • August 6, 2024 - Gov. Little expands paid parental leave benefits to foster families

    Boise, Idaho – State employees who become foster parents will now enjoy a new benefit – eight weeks of paid parental leave after welcoming a foster child in their home. “Right now, we have more children in need of a foster family than we have families to help them. We are seeking to change that. […]

  • June 7, 2024 - Gov. Little announces staff changes

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced changes among his staff today. Claudia Simplot Nally retires today after 29 years in the Governor’s Office. Simplot Nally joined the Governor’s Office in 1995 and has worked in the administration of five consecutive Governors – Phil Batt, Dirk Kempthorne, Jim Risch, Butch Otter, and Brad Little – […]