Press Releases

  • April 12, 2022 - Idaho joins lawsuit challenging Biden’s Title 42 border decision

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little and Attorney General Lawrence Wasden announced today they are working together to add Idaho to the list of states joining a lawsuit filed by Arizona, Louisiana, and Missouri challenging the Biden Administration’s termination of the Title 42 Orders, Trump-era border policies that helped minimize the flow of illegal immigration across the United States-Mexico border.…

  • April 7, 2022 - Idaho accelerates investments in literacy, education

    Kuna, Idaho – Governor Brad Little joined legislators, teachers, and education leaders at Reed Elementary in Kuna today to highlight successes this legislative session in accelerating investments in literacy and K-12 education. K-12 funding will increase by $300 million, the single largest increase in state history, which amounts to a 12.5-percent increase over FY22. The Legislature approved Governor Little’s plan…

  • April 5, 2022 - Washington, D.C., looks to Idaho on how to cut red tape

    Washington, D.C. – The State of Idaho’s extraordinary success in cutting red tape since Governor Brad Little took office is setting the example for new efforts to streamline regulations at the federal level. U.S. Senator Jim Risch announced today he introduced the Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act to limit federal overreach and reduce federal spending. The bill requires agencies to repeal…

  • April 5, 2022 - Idaho promotes safe communities through added investments in behavioral health resources

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little joined Idaho Supreme Court justices, legislators, members of his administration, and others today in highlighting tens of millions of dollars in new funding to advance the state’s behavioral health priorities. The Legislature approved all of the Governor’s “Leading Idaho” proposals for increased behavioral health resources this session. The proposals grew out of recommendations from…

  • April 4, 2022 - Gov. Little highlights ‘Back the Blue’ investments

    Coeur d’Alene, Idaho – Governor Brad Little joined members of law enforcement in Coeur d’Alene today to highlight portions of his “Leading Idaho” plan that invest in public safety. “I am proud Idaho is a state that openly appreciates and supports law enforcement. Our law enforcement in Idaho care deeply about maintaining strong relationships with the communities they serve, and…

  • March 31, 2022 - Gov. Little celebrates historic legislative successes

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little is celebrating historic successes as the Idaho Legislature officially adjourned sine die today, ending the 2022 legislative session for the year. “In all my years, I have never seen a more successful legislative session that produced so many positive results for the people we serve. We achieved what I never thought we could –…

  • March 28, 2022 - Gov. Little signs “Leading Idaho” record investments in water, agriculture

    (Murtaugh Lake, Idaho) – Governor Brad Little signed another key part of his “Leading Idaho” plan into law today in the Magic Valley, adding record investments in water infrastructure to aid in the economic vitality of agriculture and rural Idaho. House Bill 769 invests in state water infrastructure to ensure a dependable supply of water now and for future generations.…

  • March 22, 2022 - Gov. Little, Controller Woolf unveil new Townhall.Idaho.Gov web site

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little and State Controller Brandon Woolf announced the new Townhall.Idaho.Gov web site today, an online one-stop-shop for all public meeting information for state executive branch agencies. “Enhancing Idahoans’ confidence in their state government has been a key priority of mine since day one, and Townhall.Idaho.Gov makes it easier for the public to understand and engage…

  • March 21, 2022 - Gov. Little signs “Leading Idaho” bill to improve services for seniors

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little signed House Bill 687 into law today at the Mountain Home Senior Center, signaling the importance of investing in Idaho’s growing senior population. Governor Little also signed a proclamation today recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Senior Nutrition Program, which has funded local agencies and non-profit organizations that serve home-delivered and congregate meals to…

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