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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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. […]
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July 9, 2024 - Gov. Little, Secretary McGrane make Idaho first state to take executive action ensuring ONLY CITIZENS WILL VOTE
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little and Secretary of State Phil McGrane announced today Idaho is the first state to take executive action to ensure Idaho’s voter rolls remain free of non-citizens. Governor Little signed Executive Order 2024-07, the ONLY CITIZENS WILL VOTE Act, to protect election integrity, voter confidence, and the sanctity of voting. […]
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July 3, 2024 - Gov. Little launches statewide initiative to commemorate 250th anniversary of nation’s founding
Boise, ID – Governor Brad Little announced the launch of a new initiative today to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States of America in 2026. America250 in Idaho will advance projects and community engagement opportunities to honor this national milestone and Idaho’s place in American history. “The United States of America is the […]
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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 – […]
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June 5, 2024 - Gov. Little ordered flags to be lowered to honor former Idaho Supreme Court Chief Justice Daniel Eismann
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little ordered the lowering of flags to half staff to honor the life and service of former Idaho Supreme Court Chief Justice Daniel Eismann, who died Tuesday at the age of 77. State of Idaho flags and U.S. flags shall be flown at half-staff beginning at sunrise on Thursday, June […]
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May 24, 2024 - Gov. Little to answer policy questions during Wednesday tele-townhall
Boise, Idaho – Governor Little will answer policy questions from Idahoans during an hourlong AARP Telephone Town Hall on Wednesday, May 29 starting at 12 p.m. Mountain Time. Participants can join by dialing toll-free 866-767-0637 at the time of the call or by listening to the conversation live stream on the AARP Facebook page. Questions may […]
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May 7, 2024 - Gov. Little announces staff, cabinet changes
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced major changes in his senior staff and cabinet today. Governor Little appointed his budget chief, Alex Adams, to be the director of the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW). With the transition, Governor Little selected Lori Wolff to serve as administrator of the Division of Financial Management […]