Press Releases
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March 22, 2023 - Gov. Little applauds Senate passage of Launch to train students for in-demand careers
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little issued the following statement today applauding the Idaho Senate for its passage of House Bill 24, known as “Launch,” the Governor’s proposed solution to getting Idaho students trained for in-demand careers and keep Idaho students in Idaho. The Senate also passed the Launch trailer bill, Senate Bill 1167, which now heads to the House…
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March 21, 2023 - JFAC advances Governor’s recommended rainy-day fund transfers, new reserve funds for fire suppression
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little commented on the Joint Finance and Appropriations Committee advancing his recommendations today to bolster Idaho’s rainy-day funds and pre-pay the state’s fire suppression fund, both good government actions that position the state to better handle any economic uncertainty. The recommendations JFAC advanced include $61.7 million for the primary state rainy-day funds. The Governor recommended…
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March 20, 2023 - Gov. Little signs “Idaho First” broadband investments into law
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little signed Senate Bill 1129 into law today, adding another $125 million to improve broadband infrastructure throughout the state as part of his “Idaho First” plan. Another $100 million is nearing legislative approval as part of the Idaho Department of Commerce appropriation budget, for a total of $225 million in new funding for broadband expansion…
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March 16, 2023 - JFAC advances Governor’s recommendation for improved water infrastructure
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little applauded the Joint Finance and Appropriations Committee after its Wednesday vote to advance the Governor’s budget recommendation for improved water infrastructure across Idaho. The recommendation included $150 million to maintain and expand water projects that ensure a stable water supply and $115 million to support local drinking water and wastewater systems, with an emphasis…
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March 15, 2023 - JFAC advances Governor’s transportation budget recommendation
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little commented on the action by the Joint Finance and Appropriations Committee today to advance his recommended budget for transportation infrastructure “For three straight years, we have put record investments in transportation without raising taxes or fees. Building on that success, JFAC this morning approved our IDAHO FIRST plan for even more transportation funding to…
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March 15, 2023 - JFAC advances Governor’s recommendation for outdoor recreation
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little commented today after the Joint Finance and Appropriations Committee voted to advance $100 million for outdoor recreation, part of the Governor’s IDAHO FIRST plan. “I appreciate JFAC for supporting our plan to enhance our abundant outdoor opportunities in Idaho. Getting out to hunt, fish, hike, camp, and play in the outdoors is a big…
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March 14, 2023 - JFAC advances Governor’s building maintenance budget recommendation
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little commented today on the Joint Finance and Appropriation Committee’s action to advance his recommendation for another $300 million to address the known deferred maintenance deficit for state owned buildings and facilities. “Deferred maintenance may sound boring but clearing out our backlog of needed repairs is a fundamental part of our responsibility as elected leaders.…
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March 14, 2023 - JFAC advances Governor’s public schools budget recommendation
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little commented today on the passage of his K-12 budget recommendation in the Joint Finance and Appropriations Committee this morning. “THANK YOU to JFAC for your support of our public schools this morning! You put Idaho students and families first by approving increased pay for teachers and classified staff across the board. We’re making the…
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March 13, 2023 - Gov. Little speaks at CPAC on restoring America’s energy dominance
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little returned from Washington, D.C., earlier this month after speaking on a panel at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC). CPAC is the “largest and most influential gathering of conservatives in the world,” according to its web site. “Each year, CPAC brings together and energizes over 18,000 people – from college-aged to retired – who…
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March 8, 2023 - Gooding 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 Gooding on March 17 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Gooding Basque Center, located at 285 Euskadi Lane. Officials joining Governor Little include: Idaho Commission on Hispanic Affairs Community Resource Development Specialist J.J. Saldaña Idaho Commission for Libraries State Librarian Stephanie Bailey-White…