Press Releases

  • October 30, 2024 - David Turnbull appointed to serve on State Board of Education

    Boise, ID – Governor Brad Little announced today he appointed David Turnbull to serve on the State Board of Education. Turnbull fills a vacancy left by Dr. Dave Hill, who stepped down in July after 10 years of service on the State Board. "I appreciate David's willingness to serve in this capacity. He is keenly aware of the workforce needs…

  • October 24, 2024 - LAUNCH interest remains strong as second round of workforce training grants opens

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little is celebrating strong student interest in the second round of LAUNCH grants, which opened just weeks ago. Round two of LAUNCH applications opened on Oct. 1, and more than 5,100 students already have started their applications. LAUNCH is Idaho’s trailblazing new approach to ensuring Idaho students stay in Idaho to fill rewarding, good paying…

  • October 18, 2024 - Jerome to host ‘Capital for a Day’ on Oct. 24

    Boise, ID – Governor Brad Little’s next “Capital for a Day” event will be held in Jerome on Thursday, October 24th from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at El Sombrero Restaurant located at 143 W Main St and from 1:15 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Jerome High School located at 104 S Tiger Dr. Officials joining Governor Little include: Idaho…

  • October 15, 2024 - Gov. Little appoints Christine Starr to lead Idaho Commission of Pardons and Parole

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today he appointed Christine Starr to serve as the executive director of the Commission of Pardons and Parole. Starr most recently served as a deputy director and chief of staff at the Idaho Department of Correction. She has extensive experience working in the criminal justice system. After serving as a public defender, she…

  • October 1, 2024 - Gov. Little, water users confident in progress on new mitigation plan

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little, Lt. Governor Scott Bedke, and others commented today on the news that surface water users and groundwater users are nearing the finish line on a new mitigation plan, in keeping with the “Protecting Idaho Water Sovereignty Act” executive order issued in June.   “Farmers working together to determine our water destiny has always been…

  • September 24, 2024 - Gov. Little comments on quagga mussel detection in Snake River

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little commented today on the news from the Idaho State Department of Agriculture that a small number of quagga mussels were detected in the Snake River. “Idaho had the foresight years ago to start investing in the resources needed to detect and eradicate invasive species, and that investment is paying off. I want to thank…

  • September 23, 2024 - Little, Bedke oppose Biden-Harris “groundwater grab”

    Boise, Idaho – In a tersely worded letter to the White House today, Governor Brad Little and Lt. Governor Scott Bedke sent President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris a clear message – keep your hands off Idaho’s groundwater. The President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) sent out a request for information earlier this year poking around for…

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