Press Releases
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May 1, 2026 - Public events set to honor the life of Governor Dirk Kempthorne
Boise, Idaho – The Governor’s Office provided updated information today on public events set to honor the life and public service of Governor Dirk Kempthorne, who passed away April 24 at the age of 74. Friday, May 15 10 a.m. – Governor Kempthorne will be honorably transferred to the Idaho State Capitol, where arrival honors will be rendered by the…
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April 29, 2026 - Gov. Little announces goal to double Registered Apprenticeships by 2029
Idaho LAUNCH also sees record participation Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little today announced a bold new goal to double the number of Registered Apprenticeships in Idaho by the end of 2029 – from 4,000 to 8,000 – building on the state’s continued momentum in workforce development and career training. Idaho has now surpassed 4,000 active apprenticeships statewide, marking a…
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April 25, 2026 - Family of Gov. Dirk Kempthorne comments on his passing + HALF STAFF FLAG ORDER
Gov. Little orders lowering of flags to honor life and legacy of Gov. Dirk Kempthorne Boise, Idaho – The family of Governor Dirk Kempthorne released the following statement following his passing in Boise Friday evening. “The family of Governor Dirk Kempthorne shares with deep sadness that he has passed away, surrounded by those he loved most. “Beyond his public service,…
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April 24, 2026 - Filer to host Governor Little’s ‘Capital for a Day’ event
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little’s next “Capital for a Day” event will be held in Filer on April 30 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at TruLeap Technologies located at 400 Main St and from 1:15 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Filer High School located 3915 Wildcat Way. Officials joining Governor Little include: Idaho Lt. Governor Scott Bedke Idaho…
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April 22, 2026 - Gov. Little spotlights priorities in “Enduring Idaho” plan
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little outlined the key takeaways in his ENDURING IDAHO plan, which the Legislature adopted during the 2026 legislative session. The Governor’s ENDURING IDAHO plan is a balanced FY 2026 and FY 2027 budget that reflects Idaho’s long-standing commitment to fiscal responsibility and long-term stability. The Idaho Legislature stuck to his recommendations for thoughtful, measured spending…
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April 10, 2026 - Gov. Little veto restores funding for doctor recruitment
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little line-item vetoed House Bill 978 today, restoring funding the Legislature cut for graduate medical education. House Bill 978 stripped funding for eight current medical residents right in the middle of their committed three-year medical residency. The veto reinforces Governor Little’s commitment to increasing the number of physicians in Idaho to improve accessibility and affordability…
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April 9, 2026 - Gov. Little vetoes five bills
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little vetoed a flurry of bills Wednesday evening: House Bill 758a – Daycares Governor Little vetoed the bill because it threatens child safety. It could eliminate licensing and fire inspection requirements for childcare providers. In a fire or emergency evacuation, higher ratios and weaker safety requirements would prove catastrophic. The bill also heightens risk of…
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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…
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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…
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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…