Category: Public Safety
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April 14, 2025 - Gov. Little acts to preserve emergency fund used in Kohberger investigation, other crises
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little line-item vetoed House Bill 482 today to retain the Governor’s emergency fund to respond to certain crises. The Governor has tapped the emergency fund in recent years for a variety of purposes, including to support the investigation into the murders of four University of Idaho students, to fight fentanyl, […]
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April 4, 2025 - Gov. Little applauds productive 2025 legislative session
Boise, Idaho – The Idaho Legislature adjourned “sine die” today, and Governor Brad Little thanked his legislative partners for working with him to advance his “KEEPING PROMISES” plan this session. The Idaho Legislature approved 95% of the Governor’s plan for education investments, tax relief, and infrastructure improvements. “America wants what Idaho has – safe communities, […]
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April 1, 2025 - Gov. Little’s statement on death penalty for pedophiles
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little issued an expanded statement today on his signing of House Bill 380 last week, allowing the death penalty for pedophiles charged with aggravated lewd conduct with children 12 and younger and strengthening punishments for other convicted pedophiles. “Just like capital murder destroys lives, aggravated sexual abuse of a young […]
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March 31, 2025 - Idaho reinforces support for Trump’s immigration policies
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little, legislators, and law enforcement leaders gathered today to highlight the dramatic reduction in illegal border crossings since President Trump took office and to celebrate the passage of House Bill 83, the latest in Idaho’s efforts to help President Trump deliver on his promises for a safer America. “The historic […]
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March 19, 2025 - Gov. Little announces changes in his administration
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today the Idaho Board of Correction appointed Bree Derrick to serve as director of the Idaho Department of Correction (IDOC) as longtime director Josh Tewalt departs the agency for a job in the private sector. Derrick has served as IDOC deputy director since 2019. She has played an […]
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February 18, 2025 - Idaho reinforces Trump’s immigration policies with new executive order
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little and House and Senate leadership signaled the State of Idaho’s strong support for President Donald Trump’s immigration policies today as Governor Little signed Executive Order 2025-03, the Border Security and Immigration Enforcement Act. “The State of Idaho proudly and unequivocally supports the efforts of President Donald Trump both to […]
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January 6, 2025 - Governor Little’s KEEPING PROMISES plan keeps Idaho’s success going strong
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little delivered his seventh State of the State and Budget Adress in the Idaho Statehouse today, outlining his key priorities for the 2025 legislative session in his KEEPING PROMISES plan. “The historic presidential election two months ago affirmed one thing – Americans want for our country what Idaho has – […]
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December 11, 2024 - Gov. Little, Republican governors join in support of President Trump’s immigration policies
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little and 25 other Republican governors released a joint statement in support of President Trump’s commitment to address the illegal immigration crisis and ongoing threat to the safety of the American people. In the joint statement the governors wrote: As Republican governors, we stand united in support of President Donald […]
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December 2, 2024 - Idaho State Police troopers deployed for fourth border mission
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today he sent another team of Idaho State Police (ISP) troopers to Texas for the State of Idaho’s fourth border mission. The troopers left Idaho Sunday and will be deployed to Texas until mid-December. The 13 troopers are assigned to the ISP Domestic Highway Enforcement (DHE) team. The […]
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August 16, 2024 - Year two of award-winning fentanyl awareness campaign wraps up
Boise, Idaho – Members of the Idaho Behavioral Health Council heard an update today on the success of Idaho’s award-winning fentanyl awareness campaign, Fentanyl Takes All. Idaho wrapped up the second year of the campaign, noting that research results reflect a more informed and engaged public since the campaign launched in 2022. Since the campaign […]