Press Releases

  • February 26, 2026 - Gov. Little comments on Columbia River System court ruling

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little condemned a federal judge’s ill-conceived and shortsighted ruling Wednesday ordering dams on the Columbia River System to generate less hydropower. “Wednesday’s ruling from the U.S. District Court in Oregon is a direct attack on agriculture and Idaho’s energy security, threatening reliable power and pushing costs higher at a time when affordability is among Idahoans’…

  • February 19, 2026 - Gov. Little, Trump administration partner to fast-track permitting for energy, infrastructure projects

    Washington, D.C. – Governor Brad Little joined U.S. Department of Interior Secretary Doug Burgum today in signing a new memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Trump administration to streamline permitting and fast-track priority infrastructure projects in Idaho. Idaho’s MOU with the Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council (Permitting Council) better coordinates and streamlines federal and state permitting for projects related to…

  • January 30, 2026 - Gov. Little announces membership of the Advanced Nuclear Energy Task Force

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today the members of his newly created Advanced Nuclear Energy Task Force ahead of the task force’s first meeting Monday. Governor Little signed Executive Order 2025-06, Creation of the Idaho Advanced Nuclear Energy Task Force, on Sept. 22, 2025. He established the task force to assess, recommend, and support strategies that advance Idaho’s…

  • January 22, 2026 - Gov. Little comments on passing of former Rep. Linden Bateman

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little commented today on the passing of former District 33 Representative Linden Bateman from Idaho Falls. Bateman served in the Idaho Legislature from 1977 to 1986 and again from 2010 to 2016. “Linden Bateman was a close friend of mine and a true statesman. He served Idaho with distinction for fifteen years, guided by integrity,…

  • January 20, 2026 - Gov. Little welcomes VA Secretary Doug Collins, strengthening commitment to veterans

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little and U.S. Senator Jim Risch welcomed U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Doug Collins in Boise today, highlighting the State of Idaho’s strong partnership with the Trump administration in serving the needs of Idaho’s veterans. “Idaho is honored to host Secretary Collins and celebrate our support for Idaho veterans. Unlike the previous administration,…

  • January 19, 2026 - New data confirms Idaho LAUNCH is expanding opportunity, strengthening Idaho’s workforce

    BOISE, Idaho — New research confirms that Idaho’s LAUNCH program is increasing post-high school education and training among Idaho students and keeping more graduates in-state to pursue education and careers, Governor Brad Little announced today. “Idaho LAUNCH is delivering exactly what we promised: more opportunity for Idaho students and a stronger workforce for our state. LAUNCH supports President Trump’s Talent…

  • January 12, 2026 - Gov. Little rolls out ENDURING IDAHO plan focused on fiscal responsibility, strong schools, long-term prosperity

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little unveiled his ENDURING IDAHO plan today –  a balanced budget and forward-looking blueprint that protects public schools, strengthens Idaho’s financial position, and preserves the priorities most critical to the state’s long-term wellbeing. “Our ENDURING IDAHO plan reflects what responsible government looks like. We are planning ahead, living within our means, and protecting what matters…

  • January 10, 2026 - Idahoans invited to watch Gov. Little 2026 State of the State and Budget Address

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Little invites Idahoans to watch his upcoming State of the State and Budget Address. MONDAY, Jan. 12, 2026 Governor Little will give his 2026 State of the State and Budget Address in the Idaho House Chambers, located at 700 W. Jefferson St. in Boise, at 1 p.m. Mountain Time. Members of the public and media are…

1 2 3 4 5 … 77