Press Releases
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April 29, 2025 - Idaho and Trump Administration sign agreement to support U.S. nuclear energy future
(IDAHO FALLS, Idaho) — The State of Idaho and the U.S. Department of Energy have agreed to a targeted waiver of the 1995 Settlement Agreement. The agreement established milestones to remove legacy waste at the Idaho National Laboratory site while allowing nuclear energy research and development at the lab. The waiver will enable critical research on a high burnup nuclear…
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April 22, 2025 - Gov. Little ramps up federal forest management with new executive order
Coeur d’Alene, Idaho – Governor Brad Little issued a new executive order today, the “Make Forests Healthy Again Act,” directing the Idaho Department of Lands (IDL) to expand its partnership with the U.S. Forest Service to increase management activities and reduce fire risk in federally managed national forests in Idaho. “For too long, millions of acres of national forests in…
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April 21, 2025 - Gov. Little orders flags to fly at half-staff to honor Pope Francis
Boise, Idaho - Governor Brad Little, in conjunction with a directive from President Donald Trump, has ordered that all U.S. and State of Idaho flags be flown at half-staff in honor of His Holiness Pope Francis. Flags are to fly at half-staff immediately until sunset on the day of the Pope's interment. "Thousands of Idaho Catholics and people of all…
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April 15, 2025 - Idaho bans soda and candy from food assistance program, welcomes MAHA movement
USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., applaud Idaho’s actions Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little signed House Bill 109 today banning candy and soda from the government’s food assistance program and celebrated the Make America Healthy Again movement – or MAHA – championed by the Trump administration. "Idaho welcomes the MAHA movement. It is all about…
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April 14, 2025 - Gov. Little acts to preserve emergency fund used in Kohberger investigation, other crises
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little line-item vetoed House Bill 482 today to retain the Governor’s emergency fund to respond to certain crises. The Governor has tapped the emergency fund in recent years for a variety of purposes, including to support the investigation into the murders of four University of Idaho students, to fight fentanyl, and to promote border security.…
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April 14, 2025 - Idaho makes largest investment in childcare in state history
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little celebrated the state’s largest investment in childcare ever outside of pandemic relief funds with his signature of Senate Bill 1206. “This bill is the latest in our efforts to support families and ensure they have quality, affordable childcare options. The high cost of childcare is one of the biggest burdens on young Idaho families,…
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April 10, 2025 - Gov. Little announces State Board of Education leadership changes
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today his appointment of Jennifer White to serve as executive director of the Idaho State Board of Education as current director Josh Whitworth is leaving for a job in the private sector. The Governor also selected Kurt Liebich to serve as the board’s president following the expiration of Dr. Linda Clark’s term as…
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April 9, 2025 - Idaho makes largest investment ever to support foster children and families
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little signed Senate Bill 1208 today, clearing the way for an unprecedented investment to improve Idaho’s foster care system. The bill addressed a signature part of Governor Little’s KEEPING PROMISES plan. “We all agree, children deserve to live carefree lives, free of abuse and neglect. We want Idaho’s children to grow up healthy, well adjusted,…
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April 4, 2025 - Gov. Little applauds productive 2025 legislative session
Boise, Idaho – The Idaho Legislature adjourned “sine die” today, and Governor Brad Little thanked his legislative partners for working with him to advance his “KEEPING PROMISES” plan this session. The Idaho Legislature approved 95% of the Governor’s plan for education investments, tax relief, and infrastructure improvements. “America wants what Idaho has – safe communities, bustling economic activity, increasing incomes,…
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April 1, 2025 - Gov. Little’s statement on death penalty for pedophiles
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little issued an expanded statement today on his signing of House Bill 380 last week, allowing the death penalty for pedophiles charged with aggravated lewd conduct with children 12 and younger and strengthening punishments for other convicted pedophiles. “Just like capital murder destroys lives, aggravated sexual abuse of a young child devastates victims and families…