Press Releases

  • September 11, 2019 - Governor, First Lady join European diplomatic mission to promote economic development in Idaho

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little, First Lady Teresa Little, and Idaho officials will depart for Europe on Saturday for a six-day diplomatic mission to promote positive economic relations between the State of Idaho and the Basque Country, the Netherlands, and Ireland. Idaho Department of Commerce Director Tom Kealey and Idaho State Department of Agriculture Director Celia Gould and their…

  • September 9, 2019 - Governor Little orders flags at half-staff in honor of fallen soldier

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little has ordered all U.S. and state flags in Idaho to be flown at half-staff on Saturday, September 14, 2019, in honor of U.S. Army Sergeant First Class Dustin B. Ard. Ard, 31, of Idaho Falls, died August 29, 2019, from wounds sustained during combat operations in Zabul Province, Afghanistan. “I want to express my…

  • September 5, 2019 - Governor Little makes appointments to Idaho Fish and Game Commission

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little has appointed two members to the Idaho Fish and Game Commission. Derick Atterbury has been reappointed to the Idaho Fish and Game Commission representing the Upper Snake Region. Atterbury is an irrigation company operations manager residing in Idaho Falls. He studied environmental sciences at Idaho State University and University of Idaho. “I appreciate Governor…

  • September 3, 2019 - Governor Little continues commission for volunteerism

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little issued his latest executive order today continuing Serve Idaho, the Governor’s Commission on Service and Volunteerism. “There are few things in life as rewarding as service to others. Volunteers in our communities, schools, and churches across the state play an important role in making Idaho the place where our children and grandchildren choose to…

  • August 30, 2019 - OPINION: Fight in transgender inmate’s surgery case is a fight for what is right and reasonable

    By Governor Brad Little Activist federal judges overstepped yet again in a case involving an Idaho transgender inmate seeking gender reassignment surgery. If upheld, taxpayers will foot the bill down the road for more lawsuits and medically unnecessary procedures for prisoners. Adree Edmo is a transgender prisoner serving time for sexually abusing a 15-year-old child. Edmo was born male but…

  • August 26, 2019 - Governor Little appoints two to Idaho Commission of Pardons and Parole

      Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little has appointed two new members to the Idaho Commission of Pardons and Parole. Judge Patricia Young of Boise will fill an opening vacated by Lisa Growette Bostaph. Bostaph resigned from the commission effective Aug. 1. Young is a former Boise County Magistrate Judge. She received her undergraduate degree from Ohio Wesleyan University and…

  • August 21, 2019 - Governor Little’s office hires field directors for state-wide outreach

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little has hired two full-time field directors to enhance communication and outreach efforts between the Office of the Governor and Idahoans. Jake Garringer will serve as field director in northern Idaho. Emma Johnson will serve as field director in eastern Idaho. “I created these positions to make my office more accessible at all times across…

  • August 16, 2019 - Governor Little appoints two Bovill City Council members

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little appointed Rex Cromer and Diane Holt to the Bovill City Council. Three of four city council members resigned earlier this year, and Governor Little had to appoint two of the vacancies to establish a quorum of the council. Cromer is a retired logger and has served as a Bovill City Council member in the…

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