Press Releases
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May 7, 2024 - Gov. Little announces staff, cabinet changes
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced major changes in his senior staff and cabinet today. Governor Little appointed his budget chief, Alex Adams, to be the director of the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW). With the transition, Governor Little selected Lori Wolff to serve as administrator of the Division of Financial Management (DFM). Governor Little also promoted…
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May 7, 2024 - Employment, wages on the rise in Idaho
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little commented today on the news from the Idaho Department of Labor that average hourly wages jumped a whopping 8.3% from 2022 to 2023. Labor’s announcement also noted the median wage, representing the midpoint between lowest and highest earners, also increased 10.4% in the same time period, and the number of people working continues to…
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May 1, 2024 - Gov. Little, all Republican governors stand in solidarity with Jewish community, recognize Jewish American Heritage Month
Boise, Idaho - Governor Brad Little joined all of the nation's Republican governors in issuing a joint statement of support for the Jewish community today. As Jewish American Heritage Month begins today, all 27 Republican governors joined together to recognize May as Jewish-American Heritage Month and to stand in solidarity with the Jewish community, especially at a time when Jewish…
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April 22, 2024 - Idaho City to host Governor Little’s ‘Capital for a Day’ event
Boise, ID – Governor Brad Little’s next “Capital for a Day” event will be held in Idaho City on April 26 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Ray Robinson Community Hall, located at 206 W. Commercial St. Officials joining Governor Little include: State Controller Brandon Woolf Department of Administration Director Steven Bailey Department of Commerce Director Tom Kealey…
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April 21, 2024 - Gov. Little orders flags to be lowered to half-staff to honor fallen Ada County Deputy Tobin Bolter
UPDATED: In accordance with Idaho Code 67-820, Governor Little has ordered U.S. flags and State of Idaho flags to be raised to full staff beginning at sunrise on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. Governor Little had previously ordered the lowering of flags to honor the life and service of Ada County Sheriff’s Deputy Tobin Bolter, who was killed in the line of duty. Deputy…
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April 19, 2024 - Gov. Little comments on Idaho’s strengthening economy
Boise, Idaho – The Idaho Department of Labor announced today that Idaho led the nation in year-over-year nonfarm job growth for the month of March and that Idaho’s labor force continues to grow. Idaho also came in second place for best economic outlook and best economic performance, rivaling states like Utah and Florida, in the latest Rich States, Poor States…
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April 18, 2024 - Gov. Little issues half-staff flag directive in honor of Representative Sue Chew
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little has ordered flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of Representative Sue Chew who passed away Wednesday after her battle with cancer. “Representative Sue Chew was one of the state’s longest serving current members of the Idaho Legislature, and she served her constituents in Boise’s District 17 with passion and dedication. As the…
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April 10, 2024 - Gov. Little applauds historic investments in schools, workforce training during 2024 legislative session
Boise, Idaho – The Idaho Legislature adjourned “sine die” today, and Governor Brad Little thanked his legislative partners from across the political spectrum for their support of 99% of his IDAHO WORKS plan. Notably, the Legislature passed Governor Little’s school facilities and tax relief bill while fully funding LAUNCH to help graduating high school seniors stay in Idaho to…
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April 3, 2024 - State police troopers deploy to Texas to boost border security efforts
Boise, Idaho - Two teams of Idaho State Police (ISP) troopers headed out today on a three-week deployment to help the State of Texas secure the U.S.-Mexico border. The send-off for ISP took place this morning in front of the Idaho Capitol after Governor Brad Little took the troopers to breakfast at locally owned Moon’s Café in Boise. Governor Little…
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April 2, 2024 - Gov. Little appoints Ross Pittman to First Judicial District
Boise, ID – Governor Brad Little announced today his appointment of Ross Pittman as District Judge to the First Judicial District. Pittman is a Magistrate Judge in Kootenai County, serving since 2020. He currently presides over the Kootenai County Domestic Violence Court. Pittman brings over a decade of criminal and civil law experience to the bench. He previously served as…