Press Releases
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February 16, 2023 - Governors: “President Biden owes the American people answers”
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little and 16 other Republican Governors released the following joint statement today in response to President Biden’s handling of foreign objects in American airspace. “The violation of American airspace by multiple foreign objects is unprecedented and threatens our national sovereignty along with the security of our states. As governors, we have sworn an oath to…
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February 15, 2023 - Gov. Little to visit with high schoolers about proposed Launch workforce training program
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little will visit with high school students in Kuna, Twin Falls, and Rigby Thursday to reinforce the benefits of the proposed Launch workforce training program. The program would make available $8,500 to qualifying Idaho high school seniors starting in 2024 to help pay for enrollment in an Idaho-based education or training program geared toward careers…
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February 13, 2023 - Bruneau 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 Bruneau on February 17 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the American Legion Post #83, located at 32536 Belle. Officials joining Governor Little include: Idaho Commission on Hispanic Affairs Community Resource Development Specialist J.J. Saldaña Idaho Department of Commerce Business Retention & Expansion…
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February 8, 2023 - Gov. Little, Republican Governors praise Gov. Sanders’ solutions-based message to nation
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little and Republican governors released the following joint statement following President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address Tuesday: “Tonight, Governor Sanders showed that while Washington is filled with chaos and crisis, Republican Governors are delivering on promises made to our constituents. Americans look to our states for a better form of government – one…
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February 6, 2023 - Little, Bedke, Crapo, Risch, Simpson raise concerns about Lava Ridge wind farm proposal on federal land
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little, Lt. Governor Scott Bedke, U.S. Senator Mike Crapo, U.S. Senator Jim Risch, and Congressman Mike Simpson jointly communicated deep concerns to Idaho’s head of the federal Bureau of Land Management (BLM) about the Lava Ridge wind farm proposed in south-central Idaho. In a letter to Karen Kelleher, Idaho State Director for the BLM, the…
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February 2, 2023 - Gov. Little notifies Biden Administration of Idaho’s intent to sue on grizzly delisting
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little notified the Biden Administration today of his intention to sue the federal government for its failure to uphold the law and make a required finding on the State of Idaho’s petition to remove grizzly bears from the endangered species list. “Idaho’s entire congressional delegation and I are lockstep in our demand for answers from…
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January 31, 2023 - Wall Street Journal highlights Idaho’s historic tax cuts
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little commented today on The Wall Street Journal editorial board’s piece highlighting Idaho’s historic tax cuts. “The Idaho Legislature and I have worked together to achieve historic tax cuts for Idaho businesses and families, and we’re not done yet. We’ve turned back more tax relief per capita than any other state, with more property tax…
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January 30, 2023 - Gov. Little leads governors in opposing Biden’s EPA waters rule
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little is leading 24 other Republican Governors in opposing the Biden Administration’s Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule and called on President Joe Biden today to delay implementation of the rule until the U.S. Supreme Court issues a ruling in Sackett v. EPA, a case involving an Idaho couple. “Biden’s overreaching WOTUS rule threatens…
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January 20, 2023 - Idaho wins lawsuit, protects life and property from illegal encampments
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little was victorious in winning a lawsuit stemming from an encampment on the Capitol Annex, protecting the state’s ability to prevent illegal encampments that harm public property and pose significant health and safety risks. A judge’s decision earlier this month granted the Governor’s motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed by activists challenging his administration’s actions…
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January 19, 2023 - Weiser to host Gov. Little’s ‘Capital for a Day’ event
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little’s next “Capital for a Day” event will be held in Weiser on January 27 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Vendome Event Center, located at 309 State St. Officials joining Governor Little include: Idaho Commission on Aging Director Judy Taylor Idaho Department of Commerce Director Tom Kealey Idaho Department of Corrections Deputy…