Press Releases
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October 30, 2025 - Idaho pursues $1 billion in new funding for rural healthcare access
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little issued Executive Order 2025-08, the “Making Rural Idaho Healthy Again Act,” creating a collaborative new task force to advise on the state’s application for the Rural Health Transformation Program which was created by President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill. The executive order is available at this link: https://gov.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/eo-2025-08.pdf The State of Idaho is…
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October 27, 2025 - Gov. Little meets with Trump, cabinet members on Capitol Hill
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little returned from Washington, D.C., last week after meeting with President Donald Trump and several of his cabinet members to offer support for the administration’s efforts and to advocate for Idaho issues. “I am so pleased I was able to meet with President Trump and his team during a productive and patriotic visit to Capitol…
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October 24, 2025 - Preston 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 Preston on October 29 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Worm Creek Opera House located at 70 S State Street. Officials joining Governor Little include: Idaho Lt. Governor Scott Bedke Idaho State Controller Brandon Woolf Idaho State Department of Agriculture Director Chanel…
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October 21, 2025 - Gov. Little comments on arrests in Wilder
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little commented today on the arrests made Sunday at an illegal horse racing, animal fighting, and gambling enterprise operation in Wilder. It was the final event of the year at the illegal gambling business, and approximately 400 people were in attendance. “Illegal gambling operations involving animals often accompany drug trafficking, animal abuse, illegal weapons trafficking,…
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October 17, 2025 - Gov. Little’s “Operation No Return” removes dozens of dangerous illegal alien criminals from Idaho communities
Child rapist, kidnapper, stalker, violent offenders, drug traffickers among criminals removed Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little proudly announced that his initiative, “Operation No Return,” has successfully removed dozens of highly dangerous illegal alien criminals from Idaho communities. The initiative is funded with Governor’s Office Emergency Funds. The Governor’s Office created a new online dashboard for Operation No Return. The…
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October 15, 2025 - Gov. Little leads Idaho diplomatic mission to the United Kingdom
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little returned from a diplomatic mission to the United Kingdom earlier this month, making Idaho the first state in the nation to send an official delegation following the Trump Administration’s recent state visit to the UK. The Idaho Department of Commerce, the Idaho State Department of Agriculture, and a small group of Idaho businesses and…
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October 1, 2025 - Gov. Little appoints Pete Koehler to the Idaho State Board of Education
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today his appointment of Pete Koehler to the Idaho State Board of Education. Koehler replaces Dr. Linda Clark whose term on the board expired June 30. “Pete has consistently demonstrated a steadfast commitment to serving the people of our state and nation, with a particular focus on supporting the success of young Idahoans.…
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September 27, 2025 - Gov. Little orders lowering of flags to honor fallen firefighter
Boise, Idaho - Governor Brad Little has ordered U.S. flags and State of Idaho flags to be lowered to half-staff to honor Isabella Oscarson, an Idaho Department of Lands fire crew member who was struck by a falling tree. Flags will be lowered immediately until sunrise on Sunday, October 5, 2025, in accordance with Idaho law. "Idahoans are grieving the…
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September 25, 2025 - Gov. Little appoints Michael Veile to fill District 35 House seat vacancy
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today his appointment of Michael Veile to the District 35 House Seat A vacated by Kevin Andrus. Veile is the owner of Process Improvement Engineering, an engineering, procurement, and construction management company based in Soda Springs. He worked for Monsanto from 1998 to 2025. He holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in mechanical engineering from…
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September 22, 2025 - Gov. Little creates the Idaho Advanced Nuclear Energy Task Force
Idaho Falls – Governor Brad Little signed an executive order today at the Idaho National Laboratory, ensuing Idaho remains at the forefront of nuclear innovation. The Governor’s Executive Order 2025-06 establishes the Idaho Advanced Nuclear Energy Task Force. “As we usher in President Donald Trump’s Nuclear Renaissance, my executive order refreshes our efforts and empowers a new group of leaders…