Press Releases

  • 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.…

  • July 15, 2026 - Gov. Little applauds Trump administration’s proposal to return greater grizzly bear management to states

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little joined U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum, Montana Governor Greg Gianforte, Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon, and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Director Brian Nesvik Tuesday in Montana to announce a proposed federal rule that would provide states with greater flexibility to manage recovered grizzly bear populations while maintaining protections under the Endangered Species…

  • July 1, 2026 - Gov. Little announces new appointments

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced new appointments in his administration today. Alberto Gonzalez will take over as Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) Director in July after the retirement of Director Scott Stokes. “Alberto Gonzalez has been an exceptional public servant whose leadership has modernized state government and improved services for Idahoans. I am confident he will continue that success…

  • June 30, 2026 - Gov. Little celebrates U.S. Supreme Court’s decision upholding protections for women’s sports

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little commented today on the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Little v. Hecox. The ruling upholds Idaho’s ban on men participating in women’s sports. “Idaho was the very first state to ban men from participating in women’s sports with the passage of the Fairness in Women’s Sports Act. We are leading the nation in supporting…

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