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  • June 29, 2021 - Gov. Little, 19 other governors oppose Biden’s efforts to pack the court

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little and 19 other governors issued a joint letter today to President Joe Biden opposing any efforts to pack the U.S. Supreme Court. The governors highlight how any attempt to increase the number of Justices on the court for partisan gain will manipulate the Court’s decisions. The Supreme Court is […]

  • June 17, 2021 - Idaho observes Juneteenth as new legal public holiday

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little issued a proclamation today recognizing June 19 – known as “Juneteenth” – as a new legal public holiday observed by Idaho Code following the passage of the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act, which President Joe Biden signed into law on June 17, 2021. State of Idaho executive branch entities […]

  • June 14, 2021 - Driggs 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 Driggs on June 22 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Driggs Senior Center, 60 S. Main St. Officials joining Governor Little include: Department of Labor Director Jani Revier Department of Fish and Game Director Ed Schriever Department […]

  • April 29, 2021 - Gov. Little comments on recommendation to expel Rep. Aaron von Ehlinger

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little issued the following statement today following the recommendation of the House Ethics and House Policy Committee that the full House of Representatives suspend Representative Aaron von Ehlinger for the remainder of his term. “I applaud Jane Doe and the other brave women for their courage in telling their stories […]

  • March 17, 2021 - “Building Idaho’s Future”: Gov. Little signs bill investing in public buildings

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little signed House Bill 225 into law today, the third of his “Building Idaho’s Future” bills that make strategic investments in critical state priorities. House Bill 225 directs close to $90 million to the state’s Permanent Building Fund to pay for needed projects and repairs in public buildings. “Idaho is […]

  • February 3, 2021 - Gov. Little issues half-staff flag directive in honor of three guardsmen killed

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little has ordered flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of the three Idaho Army National Guard pilots killed in a helicopter crash near Boise Tuesday night. “Our hearts are heavy today as we mourn the loss of three brave and talented pilots killed during service to our state […]

  • December 22, 2020 - Gov. Little comments on passing of Dean Buffington

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little expressed sadness today over the death of Dean Buffington, who passed away Monday night due to complications related to COVID-19. “I am deeply saddened by the passing of my good friend, Dean Buffington. He was a wonderful person, great philanthropist, and a genuine family man. Dean’s extensive involvement in […]

  • December 10, 2020 - Gov. Little joins with Idaho GOP in supporting Texas lawsuit on election integrity

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today he proudly stands with the Idaho Republican Party in supporting Texas in its efforts to ensure American’s elections meet the highest standards and expectations of the U.S. Constitution, and he will file an amicus brief in support of the lawsuit.  “Idaho’s elections are safe and secure, and […]