Press Releases

  • November 14, 2024 - Gov. Little’s trade mission to Taiwan and Japan strengthens trade opportunities for Idaho

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little returned this past weekend from a productive seven-day trade mission to Taiwan and Japan. The Idaho Department of Commerce, the Idaho State Department of Agriculture, and 22 Idaho businesses and organizations joined Governor Little for his fourth official in-person trade mission as Idaho’s 33rd Governor. Taiwan is Idaho’s second largest export market. In 2023, $504 million worth of…

  • November 12, 2024 - Gov. Little receives Charter School Champion award

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little was honored to accept the Charter School Champion award today from the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools, the leading national nonprofit organization committed to advancing the charter school movement. “I am a huge supporter of charter schools because they offer families more options for their children’s education while providing taxpayers and the people…

  • October 31, 2024 - Little, Critchfield unveil new steps to restrict cell phone use in schools

    Boise, Idaho – Recognizing the significant distractions brought about by cell phones in classrooms, Governor Brad Little and Superintendent of Public Instruction Debbie Critchfield rolled out Executive Order 2024-11 today, the “Phone Free Learning Act.” The Governor’s “Phone Free Learning Act” encourages all schools to adopt a comprehensive, district-wide policy restricting cell phones in schools by the end of the…

  • 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…

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