Press Releases

  • August 18, 2026 - Gov. Little appoints Judge Jason Scott to Idaho Supreme Court

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today his appointment of Judge Jason Scott to serve on the Idaho Supreme Court. “Judge Scott has dedicated his career to the law and to serving the people of Idaho. His experience as a practicing attorney and a district judge gives him a strong understanding of both the courtroom and the broader legal…

  • August 13, 2026 - Gov. Little announces administration changes

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little today thanked Bill Gilbert and Cindy Siddoway for their years of service on the Idaho State Board of Education after both their terms expired. “Bill Gilbert and Cindy Siddoway have dedicated years of their lives to serving Idaho’s students and strengthening the institutions that prepare our young people for success. Their leadership on the…

  • August 5, 2026 - Gov. Little celebrates opening of new Two Rivers School in Salmon

    Construction of the school was made possible in part from Idaho’s historic investments in school facilities   Salmon, Idaho – Governor Brad Little joined local leaders, educators, students, and community members today to celebrate the opening of the new Two Rivers K-8 School in Salmon, recognizing the historic state and local partnership that made the project possible. Construction of the…

  • July 29, 2026 - Gov. Little comments on another year of decreased crime in Idaho

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little commented today on the release of the state’s lastest crime report from the Idaho State Police. The report shows significant decreases in almost all types of crime in Idaho, including property crime, violent crime, and other areas. “Idaho continues to be one of the safest places to live, work, and raise a family, and…

  • July 24, 2026 - Gov. Little joins President Trump at White House to advance Ratepayer Protection Pledge

    Washington, D.C. – Governor Brad Little joined President Donald J. Trump and fellow governors at the White House Thursday to support the expanded Ratepayer Protection Pledge, a national initiative that protects American families and businesses from higher electricity costs as artificial intelligence and data centers drive increased energy demand. The voluntary pledge expands beyond major technology companies to include utilities,…

  • July 22, 2026 - Idaho ranks top three in nation for wage growth

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little commented today on the news that Idaho’s average hourly wage increased 4.7% in 2025, placing Idaho third nationally for percentage increase in mean wage. “One of the strongest indicators of a healthy economy is when Idahoans see bigger paychecks and greater take-home pay. Rising wages mean more opportunities for families, more confidence for workers,…

  • July 20, 2026 - OPINION: Fiscal discipline is why Idaho finished strong

    by Governor Brad Little Good government starts with living within our means. Idaho, unlike neighboring Left Coast states and the federal government, doesn’t spend money we don’t have. We don’t raise taxes when budgets get tight. We right size spending to match the taxpayers’ means. When I rolled out my ENDURING IDAHO budget plan earlier this year, we made a…

  • July 17, 2026 - Idaho ends Fiscal Year 2026 in strong financial position, maintains AAA credit rating

    Boise, Idaho — Idaho closed Fiscal Year 2026 in a strong financial position, with General Fund revenues exceeding forecasts from both the Division of Financial Management (DFM) and the Legislature while maintaining one of the strongest fiscal outlooks in the nation. Final General Fund collections finished approximately $171.9 million above DFM's revised forecast and approximately $19.2 million above the Legislature's…

  • July 16, 2026 - OPINION: Idaho is powering America’s nuclear future

    by Governor Brad Little   Energy history is happening right here in Idaho. There is incredible work taking place at Idaho National Laboratory (INL), and the people at INL are helping write the next chapter of America's energy story. For the first time in more than 50 years, new reactors have successfully started at our nation's nuclear energy research laboratory.…

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