Press Releases
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November 20, 2019 - Idaho continues partnership encouraging students to explore cybersecurity careers
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today that Idaho will again partner with the SANS Institute on an initiative to introduce Idaho high school and college students to careers in cybersecurity through the Girls Go CyberStart and Cyber FastTrack initiatives. The partnership aims to identify talented youth across Idaho and inspire the next generation of cybersecurity professionals. Last year,…
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November 19, 2019 - Governor Little issues executive order addressing interstate transportation of hemp in Idaho
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little issued an executive order today to resolve conflicts between state and federal law related to the interstate transportation of hemp across Idaho. The executive order serves as a stopgap measure until the Idaho Legislature enacts a more permanent solution. The executive order does not authorize or legalize the production of hemp, its byproducts, oils,…
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November 18, 2019 - Idaho’s First Family to host Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little and First Lady Teresa Little invite all to join them on the evening of Monday, December 2, for the annual lighting of Idaho’s Capitol Christmas Tree on the Capitol steps beginning at 5:30 p.m. Brenda Mee and Kevin Mee of Boise radio station 101.9 The Bull will emcee the event. The Andrus Ambassador Honor…
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November 15, 2019 - Glenns Ferry 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 Glenns Ferry on November 26 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Historic Opera Theater, located at 148 E. Idaho Ave. Officials joining Governor Little include: Superintendent of Public Instruction Sherri Ybarra Idaho Supreme Court Justice Richard Bevan Idaho State Police Director Col.…
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November 14, 2019 - New program simplifies path for experienced professionals to become certified teachers
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced the College of Southern Idaho (CSI) in Twin Falls will provide a new non-traditional route to educator preparation in Idaho. The Workforce Development Council under the Office of the Governor approved an industry sector grant for $1,114,424 to support CSI in providing an accelerated pathway for emergency hires as well as paraprofessionals and…
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November 7, 2019 - Little and Wasden announce framework for U.S. Department of Energy to comply with 1995 Settlement Agreement and conduct commercial spent fuel research
(Boise, Idaho) – Governor Brad Little and Attorney General Lawrence Wasden have reached an agreement with the U.S. Department of Energy that provides a path to resolve the department’s breaches of the state’s 1995 Settlement Agreement and re-commence research on commercial spent nuclear fuel at Idaho National Laboratory (INL). Despite success on the part of the Department of Energy to…
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November 1, 2019 - Governor’s trade mission to Taiwan and Hong Kong opens doors to trade opportunities for Idaho businesses
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little returned earlier this week from a nine-day trade mission to Taiwan and Hong Kong. The trip was his first official trade mission as Idaho’s 33rd Governor. Taiwan is Idaho’s second largest export destination, and companies there bought more than $675 million in Idaho products in 2018. Hong Kong is Idaho’s ninth export market overall.…
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November 1, 2019 - Census committee to meet November 13
Boise, Idaho – The State Complete Count Committee formed by Governor Brad Little earlier this year to assist federal partners in completing the 2020 Census Count will meet November 13 in Boise. The meeting will be held 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. MST in the House Majority Caucus Room, located on the fourth floor of the Idaho Capitol. Information about…
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October 29, 2019 - State of Idaho to assist California wildfire efforts
BOISE, Idaho – Governor Brad Little approved an Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) agreement with California to assist with recovery efforts following wildfires. “Idaho has an amazing depth of emergency management professionals that are willing to step up and help our fellow Americans during their times of need,” Governor Little said. “Their skills and expertise will be an asset as…
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October 18, 2019 - Governor Little departs for his first official trade mission to Taiwan and Hong Kong
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little departs tonight for Taiwan and Hong Kong on his first official trade mission as Idaho’s 33rd Governor. First Lady Teresa Little, Idaho Department of Commerce Director Tom Kealey, and Idaho State Department of Agriculture Director Celia Gould will join the Governor on the nine-day trade mission. Taiwan is Idaho’s second largest export destination, and…