Press Releases
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April 29, 2021 - Gov. Little comments on recommendation to expel Rep. Aaron von Ehlinger
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little issued the following statement today following the recommendation of the House Ethics and House Policy Committee that the full House of Representatives suspend Representative Aaron von Ehlinger for the remainder of his term. “I applaud Jane Doe and the other brave women for their courage in telling their stories and participating in this process…
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April 27, 2021 - Gov. Little signs ‘Fetal Heartbeat Bill’ into law, protecting the lives of the preborn
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little signed House Bill 366 into law today, the bill commonly known as the “Fetal Heartbeat Bill.” “Idaho is a state that values the most innocent of all lives – the lives of babies. We should never relent in our efforts to protect the lives of the preborn. Hundreds and hundreds of babies lose their…
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April 22, 2021 - OPINION: After a challenging year, Idaho education needs our support
By Governor Brad Little The past 13 months have presented enormous challenges for students, parents, teachers, and school administrators. The sudden changes in work life, home life, and social life, along with new ways of learning and instructing, have firmly placed the COVID-19 pandemic as one of our most difficult life experiences. We don’t want the pandemic to set us…
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April 19, 2021 - Gov. Little appoints Mark Tschampl to lead Idaho Division of Veterans Services
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today he appointed Mark Tschampl as Chief Administrator at the Idaho Division of Veterans Services. “As a veteran himself, I have the utmost confidence Mark will serve and support those who have served our country,” Governor Little said. “His career experience in the military and leadership roles in numerous civilian positions will prove…
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April 16, 2021 - All four living former Idaho Governors support Gov. Little’s veto of emergency powers bills
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today he will veto House Bill 135 and Senate Bill 1136, the “emergency powers bills” that threaten the safety of Idahoans and the Idaho economy during future emergencies. Former Governors C.L. “Butch” Otter, Jim Risch, Dirk Kempthorne, and Phil Batt all provided statements of support for Governor Little’s vetoes. Governor Little will veto…
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April 8, 2021 - Governor Little appoints new members to Idaho Water Resource Board and Oil & Gas Conservation Commission
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today the appointment of Brian Olmstead and Dean Stevensen to the Idaho Water Resource Board as well as the appointment of Ray Hinchcliff to the Oil & Gas Conservation Commission. “I want to thank the appointees for their willingness to step forward to serve the people of Idaho,” Governor Little said. “Their individual…
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April 7, 2021 - Gov. Little bans ‘vaccine passports’ in Idaho
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little signed an executive order today banning any State of Idaho governmental entity from requiring so-called “vaccine passports” – or proof of COVID-19 vaccination for citizens to receive public services or access facilities. “Idahoans should be given the choice to receive the vaccine. We should not violate Idahoans’ personal freedoms by requiring them to receive…
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March 26, 2021 - Gov. Little to host statewide Sustainable Transportation Funding Roundtables
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today he will host Sustainable Transportation Funding Roundtables with businesses and local leaders across Idaho next week. Governor Little will travel to north Idaho, eastern Idaho, and the west Treasure Valley next week to meet with businesses and local officials about their need for a sustainable transportation funding solution to deal with Idaho’s…
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March 24, 2021 - Idaho tax filing deadline to be extended to May 17
Boise, Idaho – The deadline to file Idaho state income taxes will be extended to May 17 to conform with temporary changes to the federal tax filing deadline. Before recessing for two weeks due to a COVID-19 outbreak, the Idaho Legislature was prepared to advance legislation required to extend the state filing deadline from April 15 to May 17, making…
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March 24, 2021 - All Idahoans aged 16+ can access COVID-19 vaccine starting April 5
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced his decision today to open up COVID-19 vaccine appointments to all Idahoans aged 16 and older starting April 5. Starting April 5, there will be no prioritization of any group of people. All Idahoans aged 16 and older, regardless of their age, medical condition, or occupation, will be able to receive the COVID-19…