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August 5, 2020 - Gov. Little to call special legislative session
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today he will call the Idaho Legislature into a special legislative session the week of Aug. 24. Governor Little, legislative leadership, and members of the House and Senate will continue discussions about the specific topics that will be addressed during the special session, which could include the November […]
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June 29, 2020 - OPINION: This Independence Day, let’s unite for a thriving future
By Governor Brad Little The celebration of Independence Day this year will be unlike any other. Our experience with coronavirus will strip away much of the barbecues and fireworks displays that have traditionally marked Independence Day festivities. I’m saddened about that, but I choose to see an opportunity this year to more deeply reflect on […]
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May 7, 2020 - Gov. Little appeals to U.S. Supreme Court to stop transgender inmate’s sex-reassignment surgery
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today that the State of Idaho has appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a decision of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ordering the state to provide Idaho inmate Adree Edmo with sex-reassignment surgery. “At my direction, the State of Idaho has filed the necessary petitions […]
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February 20, 2020 - Cascade to host Governor Little’s ‘Capital for a Day’ event
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little’s next “Capital for a Day” event will be held in Cascade on February 28 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at American Legion Hall, located at 105 E. Mill St. Officials joining Governor Little include: Idaho Department of Labor Director Jani Revier Idaho Department of Agriculture Director Celia Gould […]
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February 19, 2020 - Bill Roden receives Idaho Medal of Achievement
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little awarded the Idaho Medal of Achievement posthumously to legislator and lobbyist Bill Roden. The award was presented to Roden’s family in a private ceremony in the Governor’s Office today. The Idaho Medal of Achievement recognizes Idaho citizens who have demonstrated exceptional, meritorious and inspirational service to the people of […]
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February 11, 2020 - Governor Little comments on Ninth Circuit’s decision in transgender inmate’s sex-reassignment surgery case
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little issued the following statement today in response to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal’s decision to deny the State of Idaho’s request to rehear the decision of a three-judge panel ordering the state to provide Idaho inmate Adree Edmo with sex-reassignment surgery. “I am disappointed the majority of the […]
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February 6, 2020 - Census committee to meet February 13
Boise, Idaho – The State Complete Count Committee formed by Governor Brad Little last year to assist federal partners in completing the 2020 Census Count will meet February 13 in Boise. The meeting will be held 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. MST in the Idaho Association of Counties Policy Office, located at 700 W. Washington […]
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January 22, 2020 - Governor Little signs Families First Act, guarantees state employees eight weeks of paid parental leave
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little issued an executive order today establishing eight weeks of guaranteed paid leave for eligible employees of Idaho’s executive branch agencies following the birth or adoption of a child. “Idaho is a state that encourages strong families as the bedrock of our society,” Governor Little said. “Parents and children need […]
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January 21, 2020 - Parma to host Governor Little’s ‘Capital for a Day’ event
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little’s next “Capital for a Day” event will be held in Parma on January 31 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Anderson Hall, located at 305 E. Bates Ave. Officials joining Governor Little include: Idaho Supreme Court Justice Hon. G. Richard Bevan Idaho Department of Labor Director Jani Revier […]
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November 19, 2019 - Governor Little issues executive order addressing interstate transportation of hemp in Idaho
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little issued an executive order today to resolve conflicts between state and federal law related to the interstate transportation of hemp across Idaho. The executive order serves as a stopgap measure until the Idaho Legislature enacts a more permanent solution. The executive order does not authorize or legalize the production […]