Press Releases

  • November 9, 2026 - Idaho receives $183 million more to boost rural healthcare affordability

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today the State of Idaho was awarded another nearly $183 million in Rural Health Transformation Program funds from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to help improve affordability and accessibility of healthcare in rural Idaho. The announcement comes on the heels of the Governor’s recent announcement that the state successfully distributed its…

  • November 5, 2026 - Half-staff Flag Directive: Firefighter killed in line of duty

    Governor Brad Little ordered U.S. flags and State of Idaho flags to fly at half staff in accordance with Idaho Code 67-820 to honor the life and service of Joseph Wyatt Gates of Raft River, a firefighter who died in the line of duty this week in Cassia County after their firetruck went off the road. Another firefighter in the…

  • November 4, 2026 - Gov. Little thanks Idahoans for election victory

    Boise, Idaho - Governor Brad Little commented today on his decisive victory in Tuesday’s election, securing a historic third term as Idaho’s 33rd Governor. “I am grateful and humbled by Idahoans’ continued confidence and support, and I am proud of what we have accomplished together over the past eight years. “Idaho is stronger, more prosperous, and better positioned for the…

  • November 3, 2026 - Idaho remains one of the nation’s youngest states as household incomes continue to rise

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little commented today on the news from the Idaho Department of Labor that Idaho’s median age remains below the national average and household incomes increased again in 2025. “From day one, I stated my goal – to make Idaho the place where our children and grandchildren choose to stay, and I am gratified that the…

  • October 28, 2026 - Gov. Little announces awardees of Year 1 Rural Health Transformation Program funds

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today the State of Idaho completed the awards for $186 million in Year 1 grant funding for the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), aimed at strengthening and modernizing healthcare in rural communities. Year 1 awards were distributed in alignment with Idaho’s plan, which focused on five core initiatives: Improving rural access to care…

  • October 26, 2026 - Gov. Little launches effort to fight financial fraud

    Lt. Governor Scott Bedke, U.S. Attorney John Shirts, and Idaho Department of Finance Director Salvador Cruz will lead the Governor’s Financial Fraud Working Group Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today he directed Idaho Department of Finance Director Salvador Cruz to convene a statewide financial fraud working group on Nov. 17 to assess ways to strengthen Idaho’s response to…

  • October 22, 2026 - Gov. Little dominates in best Governor rankings

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little is ranked one of the best Governors in the nation in two new reports. Morning Consult’s latest poll ranking the approval ratings of all governors seeking re-election this year has Governor Little with a +28 approval rating, making him the second most popular Republican Governor seeking reelection and the fifth most popular Governor seeking…

  • October 20, 2026 - Arco to host Governor Little’s ‘Capital for a Day’ event Thursday

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little’s next “Capital for a Day” event will be held in Arco on Thursday, Oct. 22 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Lost Rivers Community and Senior Center, located at 555 S. Water St. in Arco. Officials joining Governor Little include: Idaho Lt. Governor Scott Bedke Idaho State Controller Brandon Woolf Idaho Secretary…

  • October 9, 2026 - Idaho General Fund revenue exceeds forecast by $90 Million in first quarter

    Strong income tax withholding growth signals continued economic strength Boise, Idaho — Governor Brad Little announced today Idaho’s economy continues to show signs of strength as General Fund revenue exceeded the state’s forecast by $90.3 million, or 6.8%, during the first quarter of fiscal year 2027, according to the September revenue report released today. “Idaho’s strong revenue growth is encouraging…

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