Momentum builds on school facilities funding, tax relief bill

February 20, 2024 - Momentum builds on school facilities funding, tax relief bill

Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little commented today on key developments in the school facilities funding and tax relief bill. House Bill 521 passed the House Revenue and Taxation Committee with bipartisan support and now heads to the House floor. The bill boasts a growing cosponsor list of 40 members of the Idaho House of […]

February 9, 2024 - Gov. Little applauds introduction of school facilities, tax relief bill

Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little issued a statement today following the introduction of the school facilities funding and tax relief bill Thursday. “I am so grateful to my partners in the Legislature for supporting improved school facilities across our great state while delivering EVEN MORE tax relief for the hardworking families and businesses of […]

January 10, 2024 - VIDEO: Gov. Little’s State of the State and Budget Address

Boise, Idaho – For the first time, Governor Brad Little incorporated a video into his traditional State of the State and Budget Address Monday. In case you missed it, the Governor’s full speech, including the video segment, can be found online here: https://youtu.be/-ZGY6mmldSA?si=ZBtI-GEyG5GR668j Governor Little presented the most conservative budget recommendation since the Great Recession […]

January 8, 2024 - Gov. Little outlines education, infrastructure, tax relief priorities in 2024 State of the State and Budget Address

Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little delivered his 2024 State of the State and Budget Address today, outlining his IDAHO WORKS plan to keep Idaho strong. “When we look back at what we’ve done over the past six years, I can’t believe it was ever possible. We made decisions that positioned our state to propel […]

November 29, 2023 - Idaho homeowners receive average 18-percent property tax reduction

Boise, Idaho – Property tax bills arrive in Idahoans’ mailboxes across the state this week, and in most counties, taxpayers will see huge reductions in year-over-year taxes due to the historic property tax relief bill championed by Governor Brad Little and the Idaho Legislature this year. The average reduction in property taxes for Idaho homeowners […]

September 7, 2023 - State of Idaho starts to deploy property tax relief with funds to local school districts

(Boise, Idaho) – Idahoans will see a lower property tax bill this fall as the State of Idaho picks up the tab for $300 million that would otherwise be covered by your property taxes. More than $106 million in state General Fund dollars started to roll out at the end of August to school districts […]

July 19, 2023 - Idaho ends fiscal year with budget surplus, Idahoans to receive total of $300 million in property tax relief

Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today Idaho ended yet another fiscal year with a budget surplus – an extra $100 million that will go directly to property tax relief. That means Idaho property taxpayers will receive a total of approximately $300 million in relief this fall after the passage of a property tax […]

July 18, 2023 - Idaho panel accepting applications for new State Public Defender position

Boise, Idaho – A panel established to recommend names for Governor Brad Little’s appointment of the State Public Defender is accepting applications for the new position. The new State Public Defender position is the result of property tax relief legislation the Governor signed in 2022. Governor Little signed House Bill 735a in 2022, providing immediate […]

July 18, 2023 - Gov. Little appoints Paul Woods to State Tax Commission

Boise, ID – Governor Brad Little announced today his appointment of Paul Woods to the Idaho State Tax Commission. Woods replaces Tom Katsilometes, who is retiring after more than 40 years of dedicated public service. Katsilometes, a Pocatello native, has served on the Idaho State Tax Commission for 18 years. His tenure has focused on […]

April 28, 2023 - Idaho stops millions in tax fraud

Boise, Idaho – Idaho has delivered more tax relief per capita than any other state while stopping scammers from stealing millions from Idaho taxpayers. Thieves try to use stolen identities to file bogus tax returns so they can try to get refunds that aren’t theirs. Governor Brad Little is highlighting the success of the Idaho […]

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