Press Releases
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July 3, 2024 - Gov. Little launches statewide initiative to commemorate 250th anniversary of nation’s founding
Boise, ID – Governor Brad Little announced the launch of a new initiative today to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States of America in 2026. America250 in Idaho will advance projects and community engagement opportunities to honor this national milestone and Idaho’s place in American history. “The United States of America is the greatest nation in the world…
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June 27, 2024 - OPINION: We must protect Idaho’s water sovereignty by following the law, protecting farmers, conserving the resource
By Governor Brad Little Days ago, the U.S. Supreme Court blocked an agreement between water users in Texas, New Mexico, and Colorado in a ruling that allows the federal government to assert control of water in times of disagreement. Yes, you read that correctly. The conservative leaning U.S. Supreme Court just set a precedent that the feds now have a…
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June 26, 2024 - Gov. Little signs executive order to protect Idaho water sovereignty
Pocatello, Idaho – Governor Brad Little and Lt. Governor Scott Bedke were joined by surface water users and groundwater users today in Pocatello to celebrate the successful resolution of water conflicts this irrigation season while charting a path forward on a new long-term agreement between water users that works for all farmers while providing for a healthy aquifer. “We did…
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June 20, 2024 - Gov. Little applauds successful negotiations to avoid eastern Idaho water curtailment
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little issued the following statement today after all groundwater districts became compliant with an approved mitigation plan following successful negotiations with the senior water rights holders in the Surface Water Coalition. This avoids the need to curtail water for the 2024 irrigation season. “Just like we’ve done over and over, Idahoans came together, resolved differences, and…
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June 18, 2024 - Idaho Governor’s Cup scholarship recipients announced
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today the recipients of the 2024 Governor’s Cup scholarships to Idaho colleges and universities. Last year’s Governor’s Cup fundraising drive brought in enough money for 25 new scholarships to be awarded this year. The selection process, overseen by the 12-member board of directors of the Idaho Governor’s Cup Scholarship Fund Inc., involved assessing…
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June 18, 2024 - Josh Whitworth to serve as executive director of Office of State Board of Education
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today he appointed Josh Whitworth to serve as executive director of the Office of the State Board of Education. Whitworth has served as Chief Deputy Controller in the State Controller’s Office for the past eight years and starts his new position at the Office of the State Board of Education in July. “Josh…
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June 14, 2024 - Fitch affirms Idaho’s AAA credit rating for fourth year in a row
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little commented on the announcement today from Fitch Ratings, one of the three big credit rating agencies in the country, that it affirmed Idaho’s AAA credit rating, the highest level a state can receive. Only a handful of states achieve the AAA credit rating annually. “Thanks to our diligent and unrelenting focus on reining in…
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June 11, 2024 - Gov. Little optimistic as water users close in on deal to provide certainty for farmers in 2024
Boise, Idaho – Stakeholders including surface water users and groundwater users have been working around the clock on a deal to avoid water curtailment for hundreds of eastern Idaho farmers this year, with negotiations nearing the finish line this week. Governor Little has been focused on bringing all interests together to ensure an Idaho-based solution as underground water levels in…
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June 7, 2024 - Gov. Little announces staff changes
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced changes among his staff today. Claudia Simplot Nally retires today after 29 years in the Governor’s Office. Simplot Nally joined the Governor’s Office in 1995 and has worked in the administration of five consecutive Governors – Phil Batt, Dirk Kempthorne, Jim Risch, Butch Otter, and Brad Little – a feat that is likely…
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June 7, 2024 - Gov. Little’s statement on progress toward proving water certainty in 2024 irrigation season
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little commented today on the progress of negotiations to avoid a water curtailment order that could impact hundreds of eastern Idaho farmers. Two more groundwater districts became compliant on Thursday with an approved mitigation plan, giving them safe harbor from curtailment. The groundwater districts and surface water users remain engaged in finding a path forward…