Press Releases

  • July 8, 2021 - Troy 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 Troy on July 15 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Troy Lion's Club: 415 S Main St. Officials joining Governor Little include: Superintendent of Public Instruction Sherri Ybarra Treasurer Julie Ellsworth Department of Labor Director Jani Revier Department of Environmental Quality Director…

  • July 7, 2021 - Gov. Little appoints Bill Gilbert to State Board of Education

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today his appointment of Bill Gilbert of Boise to the State Board of Education. “As the co-chair of my ‘Our Kids, Idaho’s Future’ task force, which led to more than $225 million in additional funds toward educator salaries by expanding the career ladder, Bill demonstrated his commitment to strengthening public education in Idaho,”…

  • July 1, 2021 - Gov. Little details his plan to help secure U.S.-Mexico border and protect Idahoans

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today the details of his plan to send Idaho State Police (ISP) troopers to Arizona to help secure the United States-Mexico border and curb the flow of illegal drugs into Idaho due to failed Biden-Harris immigration policies. “The crisis at the Unites States-Mexico border and the alarming bump in illegal drug activity are…

  • June 29, 2021 - Gov. Little, 19 other governors oppose Biden’s efforts to pack the court

    Boise, Idaho - Governor Brad Little and 19 other governors issued a joint letter today to President Joe Biden opposing any efforts to pack the U.S. Supreme Court. The governors highlight how any attempt to increase the number of Justices on the court for partisan gain will manipulate the Court's decisions. The Supreme Court is essential to the preservation of…

  • June 28, 2021 - Gov. Little appoints Roker to Third Judicial District, O’Neill to Fourth Judicial District

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today he appointed Matthew Roker of Caldwell as District Judge in the Third Judicial District and Derrick O’Neill of Boise as District Judge in the Fourth Judicial District. “Both Matthew Roker and Derrick O’Neill have strong track records practicing law in Idaho and contributing to our communities, and I appreciate them for their…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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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