Press Releases
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March 5, 2024 - School facilities funding, tax relief bill nears finish line, advances to full Senate
Boise, Idaho – House Bill 521, the school facilities funding and tax relief bill, passed the Senate Local Government and Taxation Committee today with a near unanimous vote. The bill, which received overwhelming support from the House of Representatives last month, now goes to the full Senate. Governor Little called for a historic investment in school facilities in his State…
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March 1, 2024 - JFAC advances IDAHO WORKS transportation funding plan
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little commented today on the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee advancing his recommendation for increased transportation funding. The committee approved Governor Little’s recommendation for an additional $200 million to continue fixing Idaho’s 900 outdated bridges and an additional $302 million ongoing for road maintenance and safety projects. Local cities and counties receive 40% of this funding, making this…
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February 28, 2024 - Governor’s statement on Creech execution
Boise, Idaho - Governor Brad Little issued the following statement today about the execution proceedings for Thomas Creech this morning. “IDOC officials are experienced and well prepared for a variety of situations that can arise during lethal injection execution. The team of professionals at IDOC was prepared for the possibility that medical professionals would not be able to access the…
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February 27, 2024 - Gov. Little signs IDAHO WORKS bill to support public charter schools
Eagle, Idaho – Surrounded by students, parents, and teachers at North Star Public Charter School in Eagle, Governor Brad Little signed House Bill 422, the Accelerating Public Charter Schools Act, into law today. “I am a huge supporter of charter schools because they offer families more options for their children’s education while providing taxpayers and the people of Idaho the…
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February 23, 2024 - Idaho pushes for settlement with feds on grizzly delisting
JOINT NEWS RELEASE FROM OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR AND OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL Boise, Idaho – The State of Idaho is seeking court approval of a proposed settlement that requires the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to issue a final rule by Jan. 1, 2026, to revise or remove the current listing of “lower 48” grizzly bears as a…
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February 23, 2024 - LAUNCH, school facilities funding bills accelerate in Legislature
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little commented today on two of his key priorities reaching legislative milestones. Funding for LAUNCH passed the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee with broad support and heads to the House. The popular grant program offers graduating high school seniors up to $8,000 to enter a training program aligned with an in-demand career, including jobs in construction, healthcare,…
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February 20, 2024 - Gov. Little appoints Bill Hancock to Fifth Judicial District
Boise, ID – Governor Brad Little announced today his appointment of Bill Hancock as District Judge to the Fifth Judicial District. Hancock is a trial attorney with nearly 20 years of experience practicing complex civil litigation. Since 2017, Hancock has worked as a civil litigation attorney for the Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company of Idaho. He is a former partner with the…
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February 20, 2024 - Momentum builds on school facilities funding, tax relief bill
Boise, Idaho - Governor Brad Little commented today on key developments in the school facilities funding and tax relief bill. House Bill 521 passed the House Revenue and Taxation Committee with bipartisan support and now heads to the House floor. The bill boasts a growing cosponsor list of 40 members of the Idaho House of Representatives and 12 members of…
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February 14, 2024 - Gov. Little signs Operation Esto Perpetua executive order to fight drugs, human trafficking
Nampa, Idaho – Governor Brad Little signed an executive order today formally establishing Operation Esto Perpetua, his crime-fighting group of leaders tasked with getting drugs off our streets and fighting human trafficking. The executive order follows through on commitments he made in his 2024 State of the State and Budget Address. “When I launched Operation Esto Perpetua in 2022, we…
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February 9, 2024 - Gov. Little applauds introduction of school facilities, tax relief bill
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little issued a statement today following the introduction of the school facilities funding and tax relief bill Thursday. “I am so grateful to my partners in the Legislature for supporting improved school facilities across our great state while delivering EVEN MORE tax relief for the hardworking families and businesses of Idaho!” Governor Little said. “We…