Press Releases

  • August 9, 2024 - Gov. Little orders lowering of flags to honor life of U.S. Senator Steve Symms

    Boise, Idaho - Governor Brad Little ordered the lowering of U.S. flags and State of Idaho flags immediately until sunrise on Monday, August 12 to honor the life and legacy of former U.S. Senator Steve Symms, who passed away Thursday. Symms served four terms in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1973 to 1981 and two terms in the U.S.…

  • August 9, 2024 - Gov. Little cuts more red tape, celebrates historic milestone in regulation reform

    Boise, ID – Governor Brad Little announced today that his administration reached another milestone achievement in his ongoing efforts to reduce bureaucratic red tape and streamline government while ensuring the health and safety of Idahoans. Regulatory reform efforts under the Little Administration ripped another 466 pages of regulations out of state administrative code in Fiscal Year 2024, which ended in…

  • August 8, 2024 - Bill Gardiner to lead Idaho State Police as new colonel

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today he appointed Bill Gardiner to lead the Idaho State Police (ISP) as its new colonel and director following the recent retirement of longtime director Ked Wills. “Bill Gardiner will lead Idaho State Police with integrity, just like his predecessor, Ked Wills. Bill is a native Idahoan who brings a tremendous amount of…

  • August 6, 2024 - Gov. Little expands paid parental leave benefits to foster families

    Boise, Idaho – State employees who become foster parents will now enjoy a new benefit – eight weeks of paid parental leave after welcoming a foster child in their home. “Right now, we have more children in need of a foster family than we have families to help them. We are seeking to change that. Foster parents are heroes. They…

  • July 25, 2024 - Farmers build momentum on new water agreement

    Governor encouraged by progress at farmers and water users meeting Wednesday in Pocatello   Pocatello, Idaho – Governor Brad Little and Lt. Governor Scott Bedke commented today on Idaho farmers’ continued progress to strike a new agreement to maintain control of our water and protect agriculture and water rights.   The chairmen of the groundwater and surface water users met…

  • July 18, 2024 - Gov. Little appoints Brandon Shippy to fill District 9 legislative seat

    Boise, ID – Governor Brad Little announced today his appointment of Brandon Shippy to the District 9 Senate seat vacated by Abby Lee. Shippy, a Payette County native, owns and operates a small business in New Plymouth, Shippy Sprinkler LLC. Shippy is an active member of his community, a church deacon, and volunteers with Narrow Path Prison Ministries. Shippy and his…

  • July 18, 2024 - Gov. Little applauds Groundwater Management Plan progress

    Boise, ID – Governor Brad Little commented today on the progress of the Eastern Snake Plain Aquifer (ESPA) Groundwater Management Area (GWMA) Advisory Committee to create consensus-driven solutions that meet the needs of Idaho water users. The advisory committee is tasked with crafting a groundwater management plan for the Eastern Snake Plain to improve the aquifer's long-term health. The committee…

  • July 17, 2024 - Gov. Little appoints Blaine Cannon to Fifth Judicial District

    Boise, ID – Governor Brad Little announced today his appointment of Blaine Cannon as District Judge to the Fifth Judicial District. Cannon has served the people of Cassia County for more than 26 years. He was appointed Magistrate Judge in 2012 after over 10 years as the Cassia County Chief Deputy Prosecuting Attorney. Cannon assisted in the formation of the…

  • July 16, 2024 - Idaho LAUNCH final awards headed to Idaho high school seniors

    Boise, ID – Governor Brad Little announced today that 9,180 Idaho students will receive a final award for Idaho LAUNCH, the state’s expanded grant program that provides new opportunities for graduating high school seniors to pursue in-demand careers. LAUNCH offers graduating high school seniors grants covering 80 percent, up to $8,000, of the cost of enrolling in an education or…

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