Press Releases

  • 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…

  • September 13, 2024 - Idaho top 10 in nation for family income growth, worker earning growth

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little commented today on the news that Idaho ranked fourth in the nation for median family income growth from 2022 to 2023 and seventh in the nation for worker earning growth. Idaho moved up in the rankings for median household income levels as well. "The news that Idaho worker and family earning growth is outpacing…

  • September 3, 2024 - Gov. Little commends water users for meeting first deadline for updated plan

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little is thanking Idaho water users for meeting the first critical deadline for an updated Groundwater Management Plan as outlined in his “Protecting Idaho Water Sovereignty Act” executive order. The group was formed in August of 2023 and has met regularly for the last year to help gather information to help establish a Groundwater Management…

  • August 28, 2024 - Riley Gaines joins Gov. Little as he signs new executive order defending women’s sports

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little hosted competitive swimmer and Independent Women’s Voice Ambassador Riley Gaines for a press conference today announcing his new executive order, the Defending Women’s Sports Act. Governor Little was the first governor in the country to sign a bill defending women’s sports, and the executive order he signed today continues Idaho’s fight against the Biden-Harris…

  • August 27, 2024 - Gov. Little commits another $10 million for Eastern Snake Plain Aquifer projects

    Rigby, Idaho – Signaling his continued support for farmers, Governor Brad Little joined groundwater users and surface water users in eastern Idaho today and announced Idaho will put another $10 million to improve the long-term health of the Eastern Snake Plain Aquifer (ESPA). “My top priority has always been and will continue to be maintaining a strong ag economy in…

  • August 27, 2024 - Gov. Little to host Riley Gaines for special announcement Wednesday in Boise

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little will host competitive swimmer and Independent Women’s Voice Ambassador Riley Gaines for a special announcement to further protect women’s sports on Wednesday in Boise. WHO: Governor Little, state leaders, and women’s sports advocate Riley Gaines WHAT: Press conference to announce new steps Idaho is taking to defend women’s sports WHERE: Capitol steps, 700 W.…

  • August 26, 2024 - Priest River to host ‘Capital for a Day’ on Aug. 29

    Boise, Idaho - Governor Brad Little’s next “Capital for a Day” event will be held in Priest River on Thursday, Aug. 29 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Priest River Event Center located at 5399 US-2 in Priest River. Officials joining Governor Little include: Superintendent of Public Instruction Debbie Critchfield Idaho State Department of Agriculture Director Chanel Tewalt…

  • August 23, 2024 - New report outlines 10 priorities to reduce impacts of wildfire

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little and state leaders rolled out a new report today that recommends the 10 priorities to reduce the impacts of wildfire in 2024 and 2025. “We must maintain a coordinated, strategic approach to improving wildfire prevention and response in our great state if we are going to protect lives and property from the destruction of…

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