Press Releases
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July 6, 2023 - Lawmaker roundtable focuses on lessons learned from state police deployment to U.S.-Mexico border
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little convened a roundtable of legislators and law enforcement officers last week for discussion about how to strengthen Idaho’s response to the fentanyl crisis and to hear directly from the Idaho State Police (ISP) troopers who were deployed to the Texas-Mexico border in May and June. The meeting occurred as law enforcement officers across Idaho…
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June 15, 2023 - Governor’s Cup Scholarship recipients announced
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today the recipients of the 2023 Governor’s Cup Scholarships. Fundraising from last year’s Governor’s Cup brought in enough money for 39 scholarships to be awarded this year. Recipients were chosen from among more than 3,000 applicants by the Idaho Governor’s Cup Scholarship Fund Inc.’s 13-member board of directors. Selections were made based on…
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June 15, 2023 - Little, Critchfield roll out “The Story of America” history curriculum for Idaho schools
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little and Superintendent Debbie Critchfield announced today the availability the fair, factual American history resource for Idaho schools called “The Story of America.” “The Story of America” is an American history curriculum for middle school and high school students that tells the factual story of our nation’s history while reinforcing writing and critical thinking skills.…
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June 8, 2023 - St. Anthony to host Governor Little’s ‘Capital for a Day’ event
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little’s next “Capital for a Day” event will be held in St. Anthony on June 15 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the St. Anthony City Chambers, located at 420 N. Bridge Street. Officials joining Governor Little include: Department of Environmental Quality Director Jess Byrne Department of Labor Director Jani Revier Department of Lands…
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June 5, 2023 - Gov. Little highlights border trip, commits more action to fight fentanyl
Coeur d’Alene, Idaho – Governor Brad Little visited Coeur d’Alene today to highlight takeaways from his briefing and aerial tour of the Texas-Mexico border two weeks ago and to announce additional steps his administration is taking to fight fentanyl. “Drug cartels, not Americans, are controlling access into our country. Drug cartels are taking advantage of the chaos at the border…
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May 25, 2023 - Parent Advisory Council members chosen for Empowering Parents grant program
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little, Senate President Pro Tem Chuck Winder, and House Speaker Mike Moyle announced the members of the new Parent Advisory Council today. The purpose of the Parent Advisory Council is to advise the State Board of Education on ways to “implement, administer, and improve” the Empowering Parents grant program. The council was established in Idaho…
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May 19, 2023 - Gov. Little details Idaho State Police deployment to support Texas in fight against fentanyl
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today the details of the Idaho State Police (ISP) deployment he directed to support the State of Texas’ efforts to secure the border and improve Idaho’s ability to interdict illicit drugs to protect Idahoans. “As we’ve done before, Idaho is responding to the call for help from our neighbors along the border. We…
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May 10, 2023 - Idaho sues feds on grizzly delisting
Boise, Idaho – The State of Idaho sent notice of its intent to sue the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) today over the Biden Administration’s failure to remove grizzly bears from the endangered species list. “Idaho’s entire congressional delegation and the State of Idaho are lockstep in efforts to delist grizzly bears. Idaho has continually demonstrated leadership in species…
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May 9, 2023 - Gov. Little marks Fentanyl Awareness Day, readies for Texas border mission
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little highlighted National Fentanyl Awareness Day at Kuna High School today to share information with our youth about the dangers of this increasingly accessible deadly drug. He was joined by Tarina Taylor, the mother of Zachary Taylor, a 26-year-old Lewiston resident who lost his life to accidental fentanyl poisoning in 2021. In addition, Governor Little…
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April 28, 2023 - Idaho stops millions in tax fraud
Boise, Idaho – Idaho has delivered more tax relief per capita than any other state while stopping scammers from stealing millions from Idaho taxpayers. Thieves try to use stolen identities to file bogus tax returns so they can try to get refunds that aren’t theirs. Governor Brad Little is highlighting the success of the Idaho State Tax Commission in stopping…