Press Releases
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February 19, 2020 - Executive, judicial, legislative branches unite efforts to improve behavioral health care for Idahoans
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little, all five Idaho Supreme Court Justices, and legislators gathered today to sign documents establishing and supporting the Idaho Behavioral Health Council, a new three-branch approach to improve care for Idahoans with mental health and substance use disorders. A significant amount of time, money, and resources is spent responding to the needs of Idahoans with…
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February 19, 2020 - Bill Roden receives Idaho Medal of Achievement
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little awarded the Idaho Medal of Achievement posthumously to legislator and lobbyist Bill Roden. The award was presented to Roden’s family in a private ceremony in the Governor’s Office today. The Idaho Medal of Achievement recognizes Idaho citizens who have demonstrated exceptional, meritorious and inspirational service to the people of Idaho. It is the highest…
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February 19, 2020 - OPINION: We support students when we support teachers
When we talk about supporting teachers, we’re really talking about supporting students. The education a person receives during childhood has a meaningful impact on the kind of life they will lead. And an effective teacher is the primary contributor to student achievement in the classroom. The foundation for every child’s success starts in the home. But when a student steps…
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February 11, 2020 - Governor Little comments on Ninth Circuit’s decision in transgender inmate’s sex-reassignment surgery case
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little issued the following statement today in response to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal’s decision to deny the State of Idaho’s request to rehear the decision of a three-judge panel ordering the state to provide Idaho inmate Adree Edmo with sex-reassignment surgery. “I am disappointed the majority of the Ninth Circuit declined to reverse…
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February 11, 2020 - Governor Little appoints Keith Reynolds as new Department of Administration director
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced his appointment of Keith Reynolds to serve as director of the Idaho Department of Administration following the departure of Director Bryan Mooney, who left the post this week to work in the private sector. “I appreciate Bryan Mooney for stepping up to lead the Department of Administration and accomplishing so much in the…
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February 6, 2020 - Governor Little appoints Javier Gabiola to 6th Judicial District
BOISE, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today the appointment of Javier Gabiola as District Judge to the Sixth Judicial District Court. “Gabiola’s extensive experience and knowledge of Idaho’s laws make him an ideal candidate to serve the Sixth Judicial District,” Governor Little said. Gabiola has been a member of the Idaho State Bar since 1996 and practiced law at…
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February 6, 2020 - Census committee to meet February 13
Boise, Idaho – The State Complete Count Committee formed by Governor Brad Little last year to assist federal partners in completing the 2020 Census Count will meet February 13 in Boise. The meeting will be held 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. MST in the Idaho Association of Counties Policy Office, located at 700 W. Washington in Boise, one block behind…
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February 4, 2020 - Little and Wasden announce agreement with U.S. Department of Energy on Spent Nuclear Fuel generated by the Advanced Test Reactor at Idaho National Laboratory
(Boise, Idaho) - Governor Brad Little and Attorney General Lawrence Wasden have reached an agreement with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) that addresses the handling of spent nuclear fuel generated during operations of the Advanced Test Reactor (ATR) at the Idaho National Laboratory (INL). The ATR is the world’s premier nuclear test reactor. It provides national priority nuclear fuel…
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January 29, 2020 - Governor Little appoints Tim Remington to District 2 House Seat
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today the appointment of Pastor Tim Remington of Coeur d’Alene to fill the Idaho House of Representatives seat for Legislative District 2B. Remington currently serves as pastor of The Altar church in Coeur d’Alene. He is the director of Good Samaritan Rehabilitation, a faith-based addiction recovery program. “I’m a preacher and will stay…
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January 27, 2020 - Governor Little seeks applicants for Fish and Game Commission
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little is accepting applications for the Clearwater Region representative on the Idaho Fish and Game Commission following the resignation of Commissioner Bradley Melton Friday. Idaho law requires no more than four commissioners on the seven-member commission to be affiliated with any one political party. Governor Little accepted Melton’s offer of resignation after he notified the…