Press Releases
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July 22, 2022 - Idaho closes out fiscal year with $1.4 billion surplus, more tax cuts and investments on the way
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today Idahoans can expect more tax cuts and additional investments with the state’s $1.4 billion budget surplus. “Idaho’s economy is red-hot because of the resiliency of our citizens and businesses. Combined with years of fiscal conservativism, reining in state spending, and our status as the least regulated state in the country, we will…
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July 22, 2022 - “Leading Idaho” investments in local bridges, child pedestrian crossings move forward
Boise, Idaho – Improvements to local bridges as well as child pedestrian paths will be coming to communities across Idaho after the state finalized and approved prioritizations for two parts of Governor Brad Little’s “Leading Idaho” plan this week. The Local Highway Technical Assistance Council (LHTAC) and the Idaho Transportation Board approved the rankings this week for Leading Idaho local…
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July 21, 2022 - Gov. Little directs $1 million to fight fentanyl now
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today Idaho will put up to $1 million toward efforts to confront the growing threat of fentanyl in our state. “A trace of fentanyl the size of a grain of salt is enough to kill you, and many times it is laced into other pills or drugs – even black-market vape cartridges –…
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July 19, 2022 - Gov. Little announces appointments to Fish and Game Commission, Minidoka County Commission
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today the reappointment of Timothy Murphy and the appointment of Jordan Cheirrett to the Idaho Fish and Game Commission. Murphy is the current Fish and Game Region 3 commissioner, representing Idahoans in the Southwest region. A McCall resident, Murphy also recently served as chairman of the commission. Murphy has a long history of…
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July 13, 2022 - Bidenflation reaches new historic mark – highest in more than 40 years
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little commented today on inflation reaching a new historic high under President Joe Biden’s watch, and he said more tax relief is on the way as Idahoans continue to receive immediate tax rebates to offset the burden of Bidenflation. The Bureau of Labor Statistics released new inflation data today for the month of June revealing…
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July 12, 2022 - Gov. Little comments on new Biden dam removal reports
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little issued the following statement today after the Biden administration released new reports calling for the removal of dams on the Lower Snake River. “I have been clear in my opposition to dam breaching because it is not a silver bullet for salmon recovery. Idaho has shown leadership and commitment to bringing together diverse interests…
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July 6, 2022 - Gov. Little announces staff changes
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today two changes to his senior staff and the recent addition of a new press secretary. Jamie Neill started Tuesday as the Governor’s new Policy Director. Neill will lead a team of policy advisors to advance the Governor’s priorities for Idaho. Neill had been the Director of Government Affairs for the Idaho Medical…
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June 30, 2022 - 63 communities to benefit from “Leading Idaho” drinking water, wastewater improvement projects
Boise, Idaho – The State of Idaho approved plans to roll out $300 million in water and wastewater infrastructure project funding benefiting 63 communities across Idaho, a step that could help local governments keep property taxes low as they formulate their budgets this summer and fall. “Water is our most valuable resource, and we absolutely must keep up the infrastructure…
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June 24, 2022 - Gov. Little comments on SCOTUS overrule of Roe v. Wade
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little commented today on the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. "I join many in Idaho and across the country today in welcoming the high court's long awaited decision upholding state sovereignty and protecting preborn lives. The decision provides clarity around landmark cases at the center of passionate debate in…
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June 17, 2022 - Idaho leads in low unemployment, rolls out historic tax rebates
Boise, Idaho – While Idahoans are paying more for everything - gas, food, cars, energy, and everything in between - the State of Idaho is seeing headway on several of Governor Brad Little's initiatives. Idaho is in the middle of deploying historic tax relief, getting people to work, and making landmark infrastructure investments to lower tax burdens on property taxpayers.…