Press Releases
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June 24, 2021 - Gov. Little establishes timeline for Idaho National Guard COVID-19 Task Force draw down
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today the Idaho National Guard’s COVID-19 Task Force will begin wrapping up operations this month as the impacts of the pandemic continue to improve in the state. The Guard’s task force has completed more than 70 unique mission assignments ranging from administrative and logistical support, COVID-19 testing and screening, administering vaccines, decontaminating long-term…
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June 21, 2021 - Idaho cities start receiving new round of federal relief dollars
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little and State Controller Brandon Woolf announced today Idaho cities with populations below 50,000 will start receiving their share of $54 million from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Governor Little and the Idaho Legislature unanimously accepted the federal funds, which will be used by local government in Idaho to respond to COVID-19 or invest…
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June 17, 2021 - Idaho observes Juneteenth as new legal public holiday
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little issued a proclamation today recognizing June 19 – known as “Juneteenth” – as a new legal public holiday observed by Idaho Code following the passage of the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act, which President Joe Biden signed into law on June 17, 2021. State of Idaho executive branch entities will observe the holiday on…
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June 17, 2021 - Idaho answers call to help secure the U.S.-Mexico border
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today the State of Idaho will support Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Arizona Governor Doug Ducey in their efforts to secure the United States-Mexico border and protect the American people because the Biden-Harris Administration continuously fails to do so. Governors Abbott and Ducey sent a letter to the nation’s Governors requesting extra manpower…
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June 16, 2021 - State of Idaho partners with Western Governors University to expand options for Idaho workforce
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) today with Western Governors University (WGU) – a leading nonprofit, online university – to expand access to affordable degree programs for Idahoans who need additional education to thrive in the state’s evolving workforce. The partnership supplements the learning opportunities available through Idaho’s public colleges and universities and is…
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June 14, 2021 - Driggs 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 Driggs on June 22 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Driggs Senior Center, 60 S. Main St. Officials joining Governor Little include: Department of Labor Director Jani Revier Department of Fish and Game Director Ed Schriever Department of Commerce Director Tom Kealey…
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June 9, 2021 - Yet again, Idaho’s booming economy blows past projections, paving way for more tax relief, investments in education
Boise, Idaho – At a press conference in Coeur d’Alene today, Governor Brad Little announced Idaho’s economy and state budget continue to strengthen, paving the way for even more tax relief for Idahoans and added investments in education, roads, clean water, broadband and other areas next year. Governor Little said Idaho’s booming economy resulted in May state revenue figures coming…
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June 8, 2021 - Gov. Little pushes back on Biden for undoing Trump’s progress on environmental regulations
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little issued the following statement today in response to an announcement by the Biden Administration Friday that it will undo years of progress in modernizing the Endangered Species Act under the leadership of President Donald Trump. “The Biden Administration’s announcement that it intends to undo much of the hard work that has gone into modernizing…
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June 4, 2021 - Gov. Little orders flags to be flown at half-staff to honor former Idaho Supreme Court Chief Justice Chuck McDevitt
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little ordered U.S. flags and Idaho state flags to be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Saturday, June 26, to honor former Idaho Supreme Court Chief Justice Charles F. (Chuck) McDevitt, who passed away on May 29 at the age of 89. Governor Little offered the following statement about Justice McDevitt: “Justice McDevitt…
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June 1, 2021 - Gov. Little appoints Colleen Zahn to Idaho Supreme Court
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today he appointed Boise lawyer Colleen Zahn to the Idaho Supreme Court, replacing Justice Roger Burdick, who is retiring June 30. “Colleen Zahn is an experienced and talented lawyer with a broad range of knowledge on complex legal issues. She will bring beneficial insight to Idaho’s highest court with her extensive civil litigation…