Press Releases

  • April 2, 2026 - Gov. Little’s “Enduring Idaho” plan clears Legislature

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little issued the following statement as the 2026 legislative session adjourned today. “For months, the Idaho Legislature and I worked closely to balance the budget and rightsize spending in line with taxpayers’ means. We stayed focused on what matters most to Idaho’s future — protecting public schools and investments in water and transportation, supporting public…

  • March 31, 2026 - Idaho aims to anchor new nuclear innovation campus in Idaho

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today the State of Idaho has submitted its response to the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Request for Information (RFI) inviting states to express interest in hosting Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campuses — a new federal effort to modernize the nation’s full nuclear fuel cycle and strengthen America’s leadership in advanced nuclear energy. This…

  • March 5, 2026 - Coeur d’Alene Tribe, State of Idaho announce historic water rights settlement

    Boise, Idaho – The Coeur d’Alene Tribe and the State of Idaho announced the completion of a historic water rights settlement agreement today, after decades of negotiations to resolve the federal reserved water rights of the Tribe while protecting water in Coeur d’Alene and water users across North Idaho. Governor Brad Little joined tribal leaders and Attorney General Raul Labrador…

  • February 26, 2026 - Gov. Little comments on Columbia River System court ruling

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little condemned a federal judge’s ill-conceived and shortsighted ruling Wednesday ordering dams on the Columbia River System to generate less hydropower. “Wednesday’s ruling from the U.S. District Court in Oregon is a direct attack on agriculture and Idaho’s energy security, threatening reliable power and pushing costs higher at a time when affordability is among Idahoans’…

  • February 19, 2026 - Gov. Little, Trump administration partner to fast-track permitting for energy, infrastructure projects

    Washington, D.C. – Governor Brad Little joined U.S. Department of Interior Secretary Doug Burgum today in signing a new memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Trump administration to streamline permitting and fast-track priority infrastructure projects in Idaho. Idaho’s MOU with the Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council (Permitting Council) better coordinates and streamlines federal and state permitting for projects related to…

  • January 30, 2026 - Gov. Little announces membership of the Advanced Nuclear Energy Task Force

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today the members of his newly created Advanced Nuclear Energy Task Force ahead of the task force’s first meeting Monday. Governor Little signed Executive Order 2025-06, Creation of the Idaho Advanced Nuclear Energy Task Force, on Sept. 22, 2025. He established the task force to assess, recommend, and support strategies that advance Idaho’s…

  • January 22, 2026 - Gov. Little comments on passing of former Rep. Linden Bateman

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little commented today on the passing of former District 33 Representative Linden Bateman from Idaho Falls. Bateman served in the Idaho Legislature from 1977 to 1986 and again from 2010 to 2016. “Linden Bateman was a close friend of mine and a true statesman. He served Idaho with distinction for fifteen years, guided by integrity,…

  • January 20, 2026 - Gov. Little welcomes VA Secretary Doug Collins, strengthening commitment to veterans

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little and U.S. Senator Jim Risch welcomed U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Doug Collins in Boise today, highlighting the State of Idaho’s strong partnership with the Trump administration in serving the needs of Idaho’s veterans. “Idaho is honored to host Secretary Collins and celebrate our support for Idaho veterans. Unlike the previous administration,…

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