Press Releases
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February 9, 2024 - Gov. Little orders lowering of flags to honor Capt. Benjamin Moulton
Boise, Idaho - Governor Brad Little has ordered U.S. flags and State of Idaho flags to be lowered to half-staff to honor 27-year-old Capt. Benjamin Moulton of Emmett, one of the five U.S. Marines killed in a helicopter crash in southern California during a training exercise Tuesday. Flags will be lowered immediately until sunset on Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024. The…
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February 7, 2024 - Gov. Little highlights recent trip to Texas-Mexico border
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little joined Idaho State Police personnel today in recapping his recent trip to Eagle Pass, Texas, and reinforced a simple fact – the CARTELS, not the American government, currently control access into our country. “Our border is practically wide open, and guess who loves it? The cartels. They are raking in BILLIONS of dollars a…
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February 3, 2024 - WATCH: Governors’ press conference at Texas-Mexico border Sunday
Boise, Idaho - Idahoans are invited to watch Governor Brad Little, Texas Governor Greg Abbott, and 13 other governors speak at a press conference on the unprecedented actions taken to protect Americans in response to President Joe Biden's open border policies. WHEN: Sunday, February 4 at 1:30 PM Mountain Time LINK TO WATCH: https://www.facebook.com/events/s/watch-governor-abbott-hosts-fe/413894227656433/ The Governors will be joined by…
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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.…