Press Releases

  • August 22, 2024 - Andrew Arulanandam to serve as new director of Idaho Lottery and Idaho State Liquor Division

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today his appointment of Andrew Arulanandam to serve as the new director of the Idaho Lottery and the Idaho State Liquor Division following the retirement of longtime director Jeff Anderson in July. “I am excited Andrew Arulanandam is bringing his talent and leadership back to Idaho to serve in my administration. His extensive…

  • August 21, 2024 - Gov. Little announces staff changes

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today the promotion of Joan Varsek to the position of Press Secretary and the selection of Mark Kubinski for the position of Associate General Counsel in the Office of the Governor. Varsek has been a member of Governor Little’s staff since 2019. She has served as Governor Little’s Scheduler and will transition to…

  • August 16, 2024 - Year two of award-winning fentanyl awareness campaign wraps up

    Boise, Idaho – Members of the Idaho Behavioral Health Council heard an update today on the success of Idaho’s award-winning fentanyl awareness campaign, Fentanyl Takes All. Idaho wrapped up the second year of the campaign, noting that research results reflect a more informed and engaged public since the campaign launched in 2022. Since the campaign started in 2022: The vast…

  • August 13, 2024 - Idahoans to receive $76.5 million in more property tax relief

    Idaho ends fiscal year with budget surplus and improved credit rating Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little commented today on the news that Idaho closed the books on Fiscal Year 2024 with another strong performance, further reinforcing Idaho’s economic strength, prudent budgeting, and focus on the taxpayer. Idahoans will receive an additional estimated $76.5 million in property tax relief moving…

  • 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…

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