Press Releases
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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…
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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…
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September 30, 2024 - Gov. Little announces new appointments to First Judicial District bench, Fish and Game Commission, Parks and Recreation Board, PERSI
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced multiple new appointments today. Governor Little appointed Casey Simmons as District Judge for the First Judicial District following the retirement of Judge Richard Christensen. Simmons clerked for the Honorable John T. Mitchell for one year before joining the Kootenai County Prosecutor’s Office in 2013. Simmons served many years as the designated prosecutor for…
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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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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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September 20, 2024 - Gov. Little works to introduce fresh potato exports to Japan, plans November trade mission to Japan, Taiwan
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little joined potato farmers and a delegation from Japan Thursday in eastern Idaho to tour a local farm and continue negotiations that would allow Idaho fresh potato exports to Japan. Governor Little urged the Japanese and U.S. officials to work toward a deal in the near future that would allow for the introduction of fresh,…
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September 17, 2024 - Gov. Little, Secretary McGrane visit Gowen Field to register voters, proclaim “Salute to Military and Veteran Voters Week”
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little and Secretary of State Phil McGrane visited Gowen Field today to register voters and pay tribute to the men and women in our armed forces. Governor Little and Secretary McGrane signed a proclamation making September 15-21, 2024, “Salute to Military and Veteran Voters Week” in the State of Idaho. “This is a big, very…
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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…
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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…
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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…