Press Releases
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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…
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March 7, 2023 - Public events set to honor the life of Governor Phil Batt
Boise, Idaho – The Governor’s Office provided updated information today on public events set to honor the life and public service of Governor Phil Batt, who passed away March 4 on his 96th birthday. Thursday, March 9 10 a.m. – Governor Batt will be honorably transferred and arrive at the Capitol. The Idaho Army National Guard’s band will perform honors…
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March 7, 2023 - Gov. Little announces appointments to Idaho Park and Recreation Board
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today his appointment of Charles “Chuck” Roady, Hugh Cooke, and Amy Manning to the Idaho Park and Recreation Board. The board is comprised of six gubernatorially appointed members tasked with providing citizen oversight of the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation (IDPR). Each of the members represent one of Idaho’s six IDPR districts. The…
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March 4, 2023 - Gov. Little orders lowering of flags to honor former Idaho Gov. Phil Batt
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little ordered the immediate lowering of U.S. and State of Idaho flags to honor former Governor Phil Batt, who passed away peacefully at his home today, on his 96th birthday. “Governor Phil Batt was the epitome of a public servant, having served as Governor, Lt. Governor, and Senator. His legacy is distinguished by his unrelenting…
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February 28, 2023 - Idaho leaders announce Parent Advisory Council for Empowering Parents grant program
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little joined legislators and Idaho education leaders today in announcing the establishment of the new Parent Advisory Council for the popular Empowering Parents grant program and encouraged Idaho parents to apply for a spot on the council. “Recognizing the parents’ role as the primary decision makers in their children’s education, we created the Empowering Parents…
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February 23, 2023 - OPINION: Defending state sovereignty over land, water, wildlife is in Idaho’s DNA
Office of Governor Brad Little Office of Lieutenant Governor Scott Bedke Office of U.S. Senator Mike Crapo Office of U.S. Senator Jim Risch Office of Congressman Mike Simpson Office of Congressman Russ Fulcher OPINION In Idaho, fighting the feds is in our DNA. We’re proud of a long history of protecting our state’s sovereignty over our land, water, and…