Press Releases

  • March 31, 2025 - Idaho reinforces support for Trump’s immigration policies

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little, legislators, and law enforcement leaders gathered today to highlight the dramatic reduction in illegal border crossings since President Trump took office and to celebrate the passage of House Bill 83, the latest in Idaho’s efforts to help President Trump deliver on his promises for a safer America. “The historic presidential election can be viewed…

  • March 26, 2025 - Gov. Little signs $100 million property tax relief, public school funding bill

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little joined House and Senate leaders in signing House Bill 304 today, sending even more property tax relief to Idahoans and boosting funding for public school facilities. “I am proud to join my legislative partners, who championed this effort, in giving another $100 million in property tax relief to Idahoans on top of the more…

  • March 25, 2025 - Idahoan Alex Adams nominated to serve in Trump administration

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little commented today on President Donald Trump’s nomination of Idahoan Alex Adams to serve as the Assistant Secretary for the Administration of Children and Families at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services under Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. “Alex Adams brings a highly strategic and visionary approach to achieving my priorities for Idaho.…

  • March 19, 2025 - Gov. Little signs the Medicaid Reform and Cost Containment Act

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little commented on his signing of House Bill 345 today, the Medicaid Reform and Cost Containment Act. "We want Idahoans to become as self-sufficient as possible. House Bill 345 reinforces that goal while reasonably reeling in Medicaid spending so taxpayers are not overly burdened by this program in the outyears. House Bill 345 is a…

  • March 19, 2025 - Gov. Little announces changes in his administration

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today the Idaho Board of Correction appointed Bree Derrick to serve as director of the Idaho Department of Correction (IDOC) as longtime director Josh Tewalt departs the agency for a job in the private sector. Derrick has served as IDOC deputy director since 2019. She has played an instrumental role in the department’s…

  • March 18, 2025 - Gov. Little, lawmakers boost literacy funding for public schools

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little joined Superintendent of Public Instruction Debbie Critchfield and state lawmakers Monday as he signed Senate Bill 1069 appropriating an additional $5 million in ongoing funding to support literacy in public schools. The appropriation follows the Governor’s KEEPING PROMISES recommendation for public education. With the signing of the bill, the State of Idaho has increased…

  • March 17, 2025 - New data shows Idaho’s go-on rate even higher following LAUNCH

    Boise, Idaho – The State of Idaho finalized its fall 2024 postsecondary enrollment and go-on numbers last week, showing an even larger improvement than previously thought after the first year of LAUNCH – Idaho’s innovative workforce training program. The State Board of Education’s full research report details the data and can be found at this link: https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/7b59f0140f3e409992c3e1b07e751aad The report confirms…

  • March 14, 2025 - JFAC advances Gov. Little’s KEEPING PROMISES plan for ongoing water funding

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little commented on the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee’s (JFAC) action today in advancing the recommendation from his KEEPING PROMISES plan to add $30 million in ongoing funding for critical water infrastructure projects. “Idaho farmers worked hard last year to arrive at a new water deal that protects Idaho agriculture and secures Idaho’s water sovereignty. The success…

  • March 13, 2025 - Idahoans to receive even more grocery tax relief with Governor’s signature of House Bill 231

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little and House and Senate leaders commented today on the Governor’s signing of House Bill 231, which increases the grocery tax credit for Idaho families to $155 per year. “After four years of disastrous economic policies under the Biden administration, the cost of just about everything, including food, is up, making it harder for Idaho…

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