Press Releases

  • June 11, 2026 - Gov. Little comments on meeting with First Lady Melania Trump today

    Washington, D.C. – Governor Brad Little commented on his visit to Washington, D.C., today to join First Lady Melania Trump as she launched her Fostering the Future Accounts. “Today at the White House, I was honored to join First Lady Melania Trump, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, and fellow governors in support of the new Fostering the Future initiative powered by…

  • June 10, 2026 - Gov. Little to join First Lady Melania Trump for special announcement Thursday

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little will join First Lady Melania Trump Thursday in Washington, D.C., to celebrate Idaho’s participation in the First Lady’s efforts to expand her Fostering the Future initiative with the launch of her Fostering the Future Accounts. This new financial resource will empower foster youth to prepare for a fiscally independent future. Children in foster care…

  • June 9, 2026 - Gov. Little announces record tax refunds

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today the State of Idaho issued a record number of refunds to Idaho taxpayers. The State of Idaho issued a record 826,370 refunds to Idaho taxpayers this year. More than half a billion dollars - $579,108,938 – in refunds were issued since the tax season began. This represents a 25% increase in the…

  • June 5, 2026 - Gov. Little announces staff changes

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced changes among his staff today. Lauren Smyser was hired as the new Director of Operations in the Office of the Governor. Smyser has been serving as Deputy General Counsel for the Governor and has led his regulatory reform efforts for nearly two years. As Director of Operations, she will advise the Governor on…

  • May 28, 2026 - Gov. Little announces new appointments

    Boise, ID – Governor Brad Little announced today his appointments of Theodore J. Fleming and Gene A. Petty to serve on the Idaho Court of Appeals, Cortney Liddiard to serve on the Idaho Transportation Board, and Erika Malmen to serve of the Idaho Park and Recreation Board. Idaho Court of Appeals Theodore J. Fleming Fleming has served as a District Judge for Idaho’s Fourth Judicial District…

  • May 21, 2026 - Idaho strengthens ties with Japan during strategic trade mission

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little celebrated the success of a recent strategic trade mission to Japan led by the Idaho Department of Commerce. Representatives from the State of Idaho, in partnership with the Boise Valley Economic Partnership (BVEP) and the City of Boise, were in Japan April 21-25 to strengthen Idaho’s presence in global innovation and supply chains. The…

  • May 20, 2026 - Gov. Little thanks Idahoans for primary election victory

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little issued the following statement today after winning the Republican primary election for Governor of Idaho: “Teresa and I are deeply humbled and grateful for the confidence Idahoans have once again placed in us to continue serving the greatest state in the greatest nation. "Over the past eight years, Idaho has stood strong by defending…

  • May 18, 2026 - Idaho’s housing unit growth rate leads the nation in 2025

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little commented today on new information from the Idaho Department of Labor that shows Idaho led the nation in housing unit growth in 2025. “Idaho’s nation-leading housing unit growth is no accident. We have prioritized permitting reform, cut red tape, and invested in LAUNCH and other career training programs to grow the skilled workforce needed…

  • May 18, 2026 - Operation No Return removes dozens more illegal alien criminals

    Mugshots for criminals available on Governor’s website Child rapists, kidnapper, stalker, violent offenders, drug traffickers among criminals removed Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today his Operation No Return has successfully removed dozens more dangerous illegal alien criminals, bringing the total number of criminals removed to nearly 100. The Governor’s Office’s online dashboard for Operation No Return includes mugshots…

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