Press Releases
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February 1, 2024 - Gov. Little to visit border, join 14 governors for press conference at Eagle Pass, Texas
Gov. Little to visit border, join 14 governors for press conference at Eagle Pass, Texas Boise, Idaho - Governor Brad Little will join Texas Governor Greg Abbott and 13 other governors at a press conference on the unprecedented actions taken to protect Americans in response to President Joe Biden's open border policies on Sunday, February 4 at Shelby Park in Eagle Pass.…
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January 29, 2024 - Gov. Little comments on Creech execution moving forward
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little issued the following statement today after the Idaho Commission of Pardons and Parole posted its decision denying the request for clemency for Idaho death row inmate Thomas Eugene Creech. “As Governor, my job is to follow the law and ensure that lawful criminal sentences are carried out. Thomas Creech is a convicted serial killer…
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January 26, 2024 - Gov. Little to send state police troopers to Texas-Mexico border
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today he is following up on a promise he made during his State of the State and Budget Address – to send two more teams of Idaho State Police troopers to the Texas-Mexico border to assist with securing our nation’s border. Governor Little also issued a proclamation today naming January “Idaho Stands With…
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January 25, 2024 - Gov. Little, Republican Governors band together, issue joint statement supporting Texas’ Constitutional Right to Self-Defense
Boise, Idaho - Governor Brad Little and 24 other Republican governors released the following joint statement in support of Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Texas’ constitutional right to self-defense. The statement comes as the Biden Administration continues to attack Texas and refuses to take action or responsibility for the crisis at the southern border. “President Biden and his Administration have left Americans and…
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January 12, 2024 - Janelle White named DHR administrator
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today his appointment of Janelle White to serve as the administrator of the Division of Human Resources (DHR). DHR provides comprehensive human resource services including workforce planning, compensation analysis, learning and development, performance management, and occupational health and safety to Idaho’s state agencies. “Janelle is an experienced leader who has helped implement transformative…
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January 10, 2024 - VIDEO: Gov. Little’s State of the State and Budget Address
Boise, Idaho - For the first time, Governor Brad Little incorporated a video into his traditional State of the State and Budget Address Monday. In case you missed it, the Governor's full speech, including the video segment, can be found online here: https://youtu.be/-ZGY6mmldSA?si=ZBtI-GEyG5GR668j Governor Little presented the most conservative budget recommendation since the Great Recession - just 2.2% General Fund…
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January 8, 2024 - Gov. Little outlines education, infrastructure, tax relief priorities in 2024 State of the State and Budget Address
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little delivered his 2024 State of the State and Budget Address today, outlining his IDAHO WORKS plan to keep Idaho strong. “When we look back at what we’ve done over the past six years, I can’t believe it was ever possible. We made decisions that positioned our state to propel ahead in our economic performance.…
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January 5, 2024 - Idahoans invited to watch Gov. Little’s 2024 State of the State and Budget Address
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little will deliver his 2024 State of the State and Budget Address in the Idaho House Chambers at 1 p.m. Mountain Time on Monday, January 8, 2024. Governor Brad Little’s 2024 State of the State and Budget Address Monday, January 8, 2024 1 p.m. Mountain Time Idaho House Chambers, Capitol Building, 700 W. Jefferson St..,…
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January 4, 2024 - LAUNCH applications blow past expectations
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little and Lt. Governor Scott Bedke announced today the astounding results of the initial application period for the Idaho LAUNCH grants, the state’s expanded grant program that provides new opportunities for graduating high school seniors to pursue in-demand careers. As of December 28, there were 12,588 high school seniors who submitted or started applications for…
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January 2, 2024 - Gov. Little announces appointments to Transportation Board, Fish and Game Commission, Idaho Court of Appeals, Industrial Commission
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced four new appointments today. Mitch Watkins of Twin Falls will serve as the district 4 representative on the Idaho Transportation Board, covering eight south-central Idaho counties. He replaces longtime board member Jim Kempton, who announced his retirement earlier this month. Watkins is the owner of Watkins Distributing Sales and Service, a full-service beverage…