Press Releases
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September 12, 2025 - Gov. Little appoints Amanda Ulrich to Seventh Judicial District
Boise, ID – Governor Brad Little announced today his appointment of Amanda Ulrich as District Judge to the Seventh Judicial District. Ulrich is a trial attorney with more than 15 years of experience in private practice, focusing civil litigation and employment law. Ulrich is a partner at Casperson Ulrich Dustin where she has practiced since 2018. Ulrich earned her undergraduate degree from Washington State…
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August 15, 2025 - Gov. Little signs executive order to further streamline government, support public schools
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little signed Executive Order 2025-05 today, "The Idaho Act," creating even more efficiencies in state government to balance the budget and make way for President Donald Trump’s tax cuts while supporting public schools. “Idaho’s economy is the strongest in the nation, and we continue to move in the right direction. It’s in our DNA here…
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August 8, 2025 - Gov. Little authorizes Idaho National Guard resources to support ICE
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today he authorized the Idaho National Guard to provide administrative and clerical support to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to make way for ICE to dedicate more of its resources to law enforcement. “As Commander in Chief, I am proud that the Idaho National Guard always stands ready to support our…
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August 7, 2025 - Violent criminals among dangerous illegal aliens transported under Governor’s plan
Boise, Idaho - Governor Brad Little announced today that the Idaho State Police (ISP) completed its first transport of dangerous illegal alien criminals, the first step necessary to remove them from the State of Idaho. The transports are part of the state's new agreement with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency (ICE) under the 287(g) program. The ISP assisted ICE…
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August 6, 2025 - Gov. Little hosts U.S. Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer to discuss Idaho workforce programs, including LAUNCH
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little welcomed U.S. Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer to Idaho today to highlight the state’s workforce development successes, including Idaho LAUNCH. “The U.S. Labor Secretary’s recognition of Idaho LAUNCH is a defining moment. Idaho LAUNCH is all about promoting the American worker. We are so honored to welcome U.S. Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer, a leader in…
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August 1, 2025 - Wildland firefighters to receive bonuses today
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced the State of Idaho’s hardworking wildland firefighters and other critical support staff will receive one-time bonuses of up to $5,000 today. “Our firefighters have done an incredible job so far this season of keeping fires small. As we enter the busiest and most dangerous part of our wildfire season here in Idaho, and…
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July 31, 2025 - Juliet Charron to lead Idaho Department of Health and Welfare
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today he appointed Juliet Charron to serve as the new director overseeing Idaho’s largest state agency, the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW). Charron succeeds outgoing director Alex Adams, who was nominated by President Donald Trump to serve as the Assistant Secretary for the Administration of Children and Families at the U.S.…
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July 23, 2025 - Gov. Little reflects on University of Idaho student victims
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little issued the following statement today following the sentencing of Bryan Kohberger who pleaded guilty to the 2022 murders of four University of Idaho students. “Maddie Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin are four beautiful souls Idahoans will never forget. Their tragic deaths broke the heart of Idaho. One by one, we heard…
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July 23, 2025 - Gov. Little hosts HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., to celebrate Idaho MAHA wins, support tribes
Gov. Little proclaims August as “Keeping Idaho Healthy Month” Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little welcomed U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., in Idaho today to celebrate Idaho’s leadership in welcoming the movement to Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) and to discuss new ways to support the behavioral health needs of Idaho’s tribal members. “I am…
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July 18, 2025 - Gov. Little appoints Regina McCrea to First Judicial District
Boise, ID – Governor Brad Little announced today his appointment of Regina McCrea as District Judge to the First Judicial District. McCrea is a is a seasoned trial attorney with over 20 years of experience in private practice, focusing on personal injury, wrongful death, medical and legal malpractice, and general civil disputes. McCrea is the owner of McCrea Law, where she has practiced since…