Press Releases
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December 28, 2022 - Gov. Little weighs in on SCOTUS decision to uphold Title 42 border policy
Boise, Idaho - Governor Brad Little released the following statement today after an announcement Tuesday the U.S. Supreme Court decided to keep Title 42, a key policy to secure the U.S.-Mexico border, in effect temporarily. "Fentanyl is the deadliest drug our communities have ever faced, and it is pouring into our country across a border that remains open under the…
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December 16, 2022 - Governor’s trade mission opens doors to trade opportunities for Idaho businesses
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little returned this past weekend from a nine-day trade mission to Taiwan and Singapore. The trip was his second official trade mission as Idaho’s 33rd Governor. Taiwan is Idaho’s second largest export destination. In 2021, companies there bought more than $470 million in Idaho products. Singapore is Idaho’s fourth-largest export market overall, accounting for more…
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December 14, 2022 - Gov. Little fights communist China security threat with new ban on TikTok
Boise, Idaho – Gov. Brad Little issued an executive order today banning TikTok on state-issued devices and networks to protect Idahoans from security threats posed by the communist Chinese government. “The communist Chinese government can use TikTok to collect critical information from our state and federal government, and we are taking this step to protect Idahoans and Americans from the…
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November 30, 2022 - Gov. Little appoints Susie Jensen to First Judicial District
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today his appointment of Susie Jensen to the First Judicial District. Jensen is the Chief Bonner County Public Defender in Sandpoint where she oversees six other attorneys and seven staff members. Born and raised in Sandpoint, Jensen received her bachelor’s degree from Claremont McKenna College in Claremont, Calif., and then graduated from the University of…
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November 22, 2022 - Idaho Capitol Tree Lighting Ceremony returns Nov. 28
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little and First Lady Teresa Little invite everyone to join them on the evening of Monday, November 28, to celebrate the holiday season at the ceremonial lighting of Idaho’s Capitol Christmas Tree. Boise’s KTVB anchor Morgan Romero will serve as master of ceremonies for the evening on the front steps of the Capitol. The…
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November 9, 2022 - Gov. Little thanks Idahoans for election victory
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little commented today on Tuesday’s election after he secured a large majority of the vote in a five-way gubernatorial race. “I am very proud and humbled that we earned the continued confidence of so many Idahoans! THANK YOU, IDAHO! “The election results translate one thing: the people have given us a mandate, and that mandate…
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November 7, 2022 - Idaho economy blows past projections for October
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little commented today on state revenues for the month of October coming in $48 million ahead of projections, bringing the state budget nearly even with the forecast for the current budget year. "Idaho's powerful economy and enduring budget stability are proof that fiscal conservatism leads to prosperity and opportunity for the people we serve. In…
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November 2, 2022 - More top rankings pile in for Idaho
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little commented today on even more rankings placing Idaho at the top of the list for economic strength and fiscal stability. “In Idaho, we stand up for limited government and responsible strategic investments where they count, and our approach works. Washington, D.C., and states across the nation should look to Idaho as THE success story…
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October 24, 2022 - Caty Solace to lead Idaho STEM Action Center
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today he appointed Caty Solace as executive director of the Idaho STEM Action Center. The Idaho STEM Action Center is an independent office guided by a nine-member Governor-appointed board established in 2015 through House Bill 302. The Center coordinates STEM education opportunities aligned to Idaho’s workforce needs from pre-kindergarten to career. Solace, of Emmett,…
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October 18, 2022 - Idaho dominates in new good government, economic rankings
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little commented today on news that Idaho dominated numerous recent rankings of states for economic growth, fiscal responsibility, and overall good government. “As Washington, D.C., and our ‘Left Coast’ neighbor states continue drive government into the ground and degrade public confidence, Idaho has a very different story to tell. Idaho sets the example for the…