Press Releases

  • 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…

  • June 22, 2026 - Gov. Little grants additional leave for state employees to celebrate America250

    BOISE, Idaho — Governor Brad Little today signed Executive Order 2026-06, granting state employees two additional days of paid leave surrounding the Independence Day holiday in recognition of America250, the nationwide celebration marking the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Under the executive order, eligible executive branch employees will receive paid leave on Thursday, July 2,…

  • June 16, 2026 - Gov. Little: Idaho prepared for potentially challenging fire season

    State continues progress on wildfire preparedness, forest health, and public safety initiatives Boise, Idaho — Governor Brad Little joined state, local, and federal partners today to highlight Idaho's preparedness for what could be a challenging wildfire season, and to provide an update on progress implementing recommendations from the Governor's 2024 Wildfire Report. Governor Little emphasized that Idaho enters the season…

  • June 15, 2026 - Gov. Little creates College Athletics Working Group to keep Idaho universities competitive

    BOISE, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today the formation of the Governor's Working Group on College Athletics, a targeted effort to examine how Idaho's four-year institutions can remain competitive as the national collegiate athletics landscape undergoes significant change. The working group will hear directly from athletics departments at each of the state's public universities and identify state and local…

  • June 11, 2026 - Gov. Little comments on meeting with First Lady Melania Trump today

    Washington, D.C. – Governor Brad Little commented on his visit to Washington, D.C., today to join First Lady Melania Trump as she launched her Fostering the Future Accounts. “Today at the White House, I was honored to join First Lady Melania Trump, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, and fellow governors in support of the new Fostering the Future initiative powered by…

  • June 10, 2026 - Gov. Little to join First Lady Melania Trump for special announcement Thursday

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little will join First Lady Melania Trump Thursday in Washington, D.C., to celebrate Idaho’s participation in the First Lady’s efforts to expand her Fostering the Future initiative with the launch of her Fostering the Future Accounts. This new financial resource will empower foster youth to prepare for a fiscally independent future. Children in foster care…

  • June 9, 2026 - Gov. Little announces record tax refunds

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today the State of Idaho issued a record number of refunds to Idaho taxpayers. The State of Idaho issued a record 826,370 refunds to Idaho taxpayers this year. More than half a billion dollars - $579,108,938 – in refunds were issued since the tax season began. This represents a 25% increase in the…

  • June 5, 2026 - Gov. Little announces staff changes

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced changes among his staff today. Lauren Smyser was hired as the new Director of Operations in the Office of the Governor. Smyser has been serving as Deputy General Counsel for the Governor and has led his regulatory reform efforts for nearly two years. As Director of Operations, she will advise the Governor on…

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