Press Releases
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July 22, 2026 - Idaho ranks top three in nation for wage growth
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little commented today on the news that Idaho’s average hourly wage increased 4.7% in 2025, placing Idaho third nationally for percentage increase in mean wage. “One of the strongest indicators of a healthy economy is when Idahoans see bigger paychecks and greater take-home pay. Rising wages mean more opportunities for families, more confidence for workers,…
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July 20, 2026 - OPINION: Fiscal discipline is why Idaho finished strong
by Governor Brad Little Good government starts with living within our means. Idaho, unlike neighboring Left Coast states and the federal government, doesn’t spend money we don’t have. We don’t raise taxes when budgets get tight. We right size spending to match the taxpayers’ means. When I rolled out my ENDURING IDAHO budget plan earlier this year, we made a…
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July 17, 2026 - Idaho ends Fiscal Year 2026 in strong financial position, maintains AAA credit rating
Boise, Idaho — Idaho closed Fiscal Year 2026 in a strong financial position, with General Fund revenues exceeding forecasts from both the Division of Financial Management (DFM) and the Legislature while maintaining one of the strongest fiscal outlooks in the nation. Final General Fund collections finished approximately $171.9 million above DFM's revised forecast and approximately $19.2 million above the Legislature's…
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July 16, 2026 - OPINION: Idaho is powering America’s nuclear future
by Governor Brad Little Energy history is happening right here in Idaho. There is incredible work taking place at Idaho National Laboratory (INL), and the people at INL are helping write the next chapter of America's energy story. For the first time in more than 50 years, new reactors have successfully started at our nation's nuclear energy research laboratory.…
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July 15, 2026 - Gov. Little applauds Trump administration’s proposal to return greater grizzly bear management to states
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little joined U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum, Montana Governor Greg Gianforte, Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon, and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Director Brian Nesvik Tuesday in Montana to announce a proposed federal rule that would provide states with greater flexibility to manage recovered grizzly bear populations while maintaining protections under the Endangered Species…
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July 1, 2026 - Gov. Little announces new appointments
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced new appointments in his administration today. Alberto Gonzalez will take over as Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) Director in July after the retirement of Director Scott Stokes. “Alberto Gonzalez has been an exceptional public servant whose leadership has modernized state government and improved services for Idahoans. I am confident he will continue that success…
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June 30, 2026 - Gov. Little celebrates U.S. Supreme Court’s decision upholding protections for women’s sports
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little commented today on the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Little v. Hecox. The ruling upholds Idaho’s ban on men participating in women’s sports. “Idaho was the very first state to ban men from participating in women’s sports with the passage of the Fairness in Women’s Sports Act. We are leading the nation in supporting…
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June 22, 2026 - Gov. Little grants additional leave for state employees to celebrate America250
BOISE, Idaho — Governor Brad Little today signed Executive Order 2026-06, granting state employees two additional days of paid leave surrounding the Independence Day holiday in recognition of America250, the nationwide celebration marking the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Under the executive order, eligible executive branch employees will receive paid leave on Thursday, July 2,…
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June 16, 2026 - Gov. Little: Idaho prepared for potentially challenging fire season
State continues progress on wildfire preparedness, forest health, and public safety initiatives Boise, Idaho — Governor Brad Little joined state, local, and federal partners today to highlight Idaho's preparedness for what could be a challenging wildfire season, and to provide an update on progress implementing recommendations from the Governor's 2024 Wildfire Report. Governor Little emphasized that Idaho enters the season…
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June 15, 2026 - Gov. Little creates College Athletics Working Group to keep Idaho universities competitive
BOISE, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today the formation of the Governor's Working Group on College Athletics, a targeted effort to examine how Idaho's four-year institutions can remain competitive as the national collegiate athletics landscape undergoes significant change. The working group will hear directly from athletics departments at each of the state's public universities and identify state and local…