Category: Public Safety
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January 19, 2026 - New data confirms Idaho LAUNCH is expanding opportunity, strengthening Idaho’s workforce
BOISE, Idaho — New research confirms that Idaho’s LAUNCH program is increasing post-high school education and training among Idaho students and keeping more graduates in-state to pursue education and careers, Governor Brad Little announced today. “Idaho LAUNCH is delivering exactly what we promised: more opportunity for Idaho students and a stronger workforce for our state. […]
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January 12, 2026 - Gov. Little rolls out ENDURING IDAHO plan focused on fiscal responsibility, strong schools, long-term prosperity
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little unveiled his ENDURING IDAHO plan today – a balanced budget and forward-looking blueprint that protects public schools, strengthens Idaho’s financial position, and preserves the priorities most critical to the state’s long-term wellbeing. “Our ENDURING IDAHO plan reflects what responsible government looks like. We are planning ahead, living within our […]
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October 21, 2025 - Gov. Little comments on arrests in Wilder
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little commented today on the arrests made Sunday at an illegal horse racing, animal fighting, and gambling enterprise operation in Wilder. It was the final event of the year at the illegal gambling business, and approximately 400 people were in attendance. “Illegal gambling operations involving animals often accompany drug trafficking, […]
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October 17, 2025 - Gov. Little’s “Operation No Return” removes dozens of dangerous illegal alien criminals from Idaho communities
Child rapist, kidnapper, stalker, violent offenders, drug traffickers among criminals removed Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little proudly announced that his initiative, “Operation No Return,” has successfully removed dozens of highly dangerous illegal alien criminals from Idaho communities. The initiative is funded with Governor’s Office Emergency Funds. The Governor’s Office created a new online dashboard […]
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August 8, 2025 - Gov. Little authorizes Idaho National Guard resources to support ICE
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today he authorized the Idaho National Guard to provide administrative and clerical support to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to make way for ICE to dedicate more of its resources to law enforcement. “As Commander in Chief, I am proud that the Idaho National Guard always […]
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August 7, 2025 - Violent criminals among dangerous illegal aliens transported under Governor’s plan
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today that the Idaho State Police (ISP) completed its first transport of dangerous illegal alien criminals, the first step necessary to remove them from the State of Idaho. The transports are part of the state’s new agreement with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency (ICE) under the 287(g) […]
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June 30, 2025 - Gov. Little orders lowering of flags to honor fallen firefighters
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little has ordered U.S. flags and State of Idaho flags to be lowered to half-staff to honor the firefighters killed in an ambush attack in North Idaho. Flags will be lowered immediately until the day following the firefighters’ memorial service, in accordance with Idaho law. “The entire State of Idaho […]
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June 18, 2025 - Governor’s emergency funds tapped to assist ICE in transporting dangerous illegal alien criminals out of Idaho
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little and other members of the Board of Examiners approved a request Tuesday to tap up to $300,000 from the Governor’s emergency fund to support the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in transporting hundreds of dangerous illegal alien criminals out of Idaho jails. The action follows the Governor’s announcement […]
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June 5, 2025 - State of Idaho to assist ICE in transporting dangerous illegal alien criminals out of Idaho
U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem applauds Idaho’s actions Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today the Idaho State Police (ISP) entered into an agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) under the 287(g) program to transport hundreds of dangerous illegal alien criminals from Idaho jails directly to ICE detention facilities […]
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May 14, 2025 - Half-staff Flag Directive: Peace Officers Memorial Day
In honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day and in accordance with U.S. flag code, Governor Brad Little has ordered U.S. flags and State of Idaho flags to be flown at half-staff upon all state buildings and grounds throughout the State of Idaho from sunrise to sunset on Thursday, May 15, 2025. Statement from Governor Little: […]