Press Releases

  • March 17, 2021 - “Building Idaho’s Future”: Gov. Little signs bill investing in public buildings

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little signed House Bill 225 into law today, the third of his “Building Idaho’s Future” bills that make strategic investments in critical state priorities. House Bill 225 directs close to $90 million to the state’s Permanent Building Fund to pay for needed projects and repairs in public buildings. “Idaho is in a unique position to…

  • March 16, 2021 - “Building Idaho’s Future”: Gov. Little signs bill investing in outdoor recreation and state parks

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little signed House Bill 204 into law today, the second of his “Building Idaho’s Future” bills that make strategic investments in critical state priorities. House Bill 204 focuses on boosting the economy in rural communities by improving state parks and outdoor recreation opportunities. “More than ever before, Idahoans are turning to the outdoors to recreate,…

  • March 15, 2021 - “Building Idaho’s Future”: Gov. Little signs bill investing in law enforcement

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little signed House Bill 205 into law today, the first of his “Building Idaho’s Future” bills that make strategic investments in critical state priorities. House Bill 205 focused on the needs of law enforcement. “While other places seek to defund the police, I am proud to say that Idaho DEFENDS the police. Idaho ‘backs the…

  • March 9, 2021 - Gov. Little reflects one year of Idaho’s pandemic fight

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little issued a message to the people of Idaho today, reflecting on one year of Idaho’s pandemic fight. Saturday marks one year since Idaho’s first confirmed COVID-19 case.  Governor Little’s statement follows:  Saturday marks one year since Idaho’s first confirmed case of COVID-19. Tragically, we have lost close to 1,900 of our fellow Idahoans to…

  • March 5, 2021 - Idaho launches COVID-19 vaccine appointment pre-registration system

    Boise, Idaho – Under Governor Brad Little’s direction, the State of Idaho created a new COVID-19 vaccine appointment pre-registration solution to help alleviate the frustration of many Idahoans in trying to make an appointment to get the vaccine. The new COVID-19 vaccine appointment pre-registration system is available at https://covidvaccine.idaho.gov/. “The ability for Idahoans to get a vaccine – should they…

  • March 4, 2021 - OPINION: Biden, Democrat-led Congress seek to punish responsible states like Idaho

    By Governor Brad Little Our new president and the Democrat-led Congress are seeking to bail out big, poorly-managed states and punish states that have operated responsibly during the pandemic – a step that would saddle Idaho children with even greater debt and suppress economic prosperity for generations to come. Idaho won’t stand for it. I joined 21 other governors last…

  • March 2, 2021 - Governor’s emergency declaration secures millions in funding for vaccination effort

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded $39 million to the Idaho Office of Emergency Management (IOEM) to support COVID-19 vaccination efforts throughout the state. The funds would not be available to Idaho without Governor Little's active emergency declaration. “We are in the final lap of the pandemic fight, and the…

  • March 1, 2021 - OPINION: Sustainable transportation funding needed to build Idaho’s future

    By Governor Brad Little There’s only one thing we all want more of but cannot replenish – time. You will spend almost as much time in traffic in some parts of Idaho as you would in Seattle, San Francisco, or Los Angeles. That time would be better spent at home with family, earning a living, or off doing something fun.…

  • February 19, 2021 - Susan Buxton to lead Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today Susan Buxton accepted the position of director of the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation (IDPR). “Susan’s passion for outdoor recreation and her strong background in lands issues and management make her an excellent fit to lead the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation,” Governor Little said. “Abundant opportunities to recreate outdoors…

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