Press Releases
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March 6, 2025 - Idaho delivers largest income tax cut in state history, sending another $253 million back to Idahoans
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little joined members of House and Senate leadership today in signing House Bill 40, sending another $253 million back to Idahoans’ pockets in the form of income tax cuts. Governor Little called for additional tax relief in his KEEPING PROMISES plan. Most of the tax cut is achieved by reducing the income tax rate for…
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March 5, 2025 - Gov. Little’s KEEPING PROMISES plan for public schools, transportation funding advances in Legislature
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little commented today on two of his key KEEPING PROMISES priorities clearing the Idaho House of Representatives with unanimous support. The Idaho House of Representatives voted 70-0 today to advance additional funding for rural public school facilities and increased funding for critical transportation projects across our growing state, both part of the Governor’s KEEPING PROMISES…
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March 3, 2025 - Gov. Little directs state agencies to help feds further increase management on national forests
Boise, Idaho – On the heels of President Donald Trump’s March 1 executive order expanding American timber production on national forests, Governor Brad Little is directing state agencies to further help reduce wildfire risk and improve forest health through more active management on federal lands. “The Trump administration is enacting common sense forest management policy changes that reflect Idaho values.…
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February 27, 2025 - Gov. Little comments on appointment of Tom Schultz as new Forest Service chief
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little commented today on the Trump administration’s appointment of Idahoan Tom Schultz to serve as the new chief of the Forest Service at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins made the announcement today. Last month, the Trump administration announced the appointment of another Idahoan, Mike Boren, to serve as Under Secretary…
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February 27, 2025 - Gov. Little signs House Bill 93 creating the Parental Choice Tax Credit program
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little commented today on his signature of House Bill 93 creating the Parental Choice Tax Credit program. “With the passage of the $50 million Parental Choice Tax Credit program, Idaho boasts even more abundant schooling options for Idaho students and families. Combined with the continuation of Idaho’s astoundingly successful LAUNCH program, Idaho has become the…
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February 26, 2025 - LAUNCH success reflected in astounding postsecondary enrollment leaps
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little highlighted the extraordinary success of LAUNCH in its first year at a proclamation signing ceremony declaring March to be “LAUNCHing Idaho’s Workforce Month.” “The effectiveness of LAUNCH in boosting Idaho’s go-on rate is unmistakable. More importantly, LAUNCH is creating opportunities for many young Idahoans who would not otherwise go on to an education or…
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February 26, 2025 - Gov. Little applauds Idaho Senate for introducing legislation to secure KEEPING PROMISES ongoing water funding
Boise, ID – Governor Brad Little issued the following statement on Senate Bill 1128 today which fully funds his KEEPING PROMISES proposal to put $30 million in ongoing funds to water infrastructure. “After spending much of last year talking to water users, we heard loud and clear from Idaho farmers that our water issues will only be fixed with ongoing…
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February 26, 2025 - Gov. Little appoints Cally Younger to key energy, mining policy position
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today that Richard Stover is leaving his position as administrator of the Governor’s Office of Energy and Mineral Resources (OEMR) and that Cally Younger will lead the agency. “I sincerely appreciate Rich Stover for nearly three years of leadership at OEMR where he helped navigate some of the most important policy issues for…
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February 21, 2025 - Need for SPEED! JFAC advances SPEED Council funding
Boise, Idaho - Governor Brad Little commented today on the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee advancing his KEEPING PROMISES recommendation for funding to support the work of Idaho's Strategic Permitting, Efficiency, and Economic Development (SPEED) Council. "One week ago, President Trump established his own version of Idaho's SPEED Council when he issued an executive order creating the National Energy Dominance Council. In…
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February 19, 2025 - Gov. Little appoints John Cafferty to First Judicial District
Boise, ID – Governor Brad Little announced today his appointment of John Cafferty as District Judge to the First Judicial District. Cafferty is Magistrate Judge in Kootenai County, serving since 2020. Cafferty brings nearly a decade of private practice experience and eleven years as a civil prosecutor in Kootenai County. He previously served as the city attorney for Post Falls. Cafferty attended Boise State…