Press Releases
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December 13, 2019 - Final report available from Governor Little’s education task force
Boise, Idaho – The 2019 final report is now available from Governor Brad Little’s “Our Kids, Idaho’s Future” task force that he formed to strengthen K-12 public education in Idaho. The report and other documents can be found here. Governor Little directed the broad-based task force to look at Idaho’s K-12 public education system holistically and prioritize where we should…
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December 11, 2019 - OPINION: Now, more than ever, we need support for Trump’s trade agreement with Canada and Mexico
By Governor Brad Little It’s been over a year since the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) was signed and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi motioned for the trade agreement to be brought to the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives for a vote. Finally, Speaker Pelosi and Congressional Democrats listened to Americans, dozens of Governors from both parties, and many others…
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December 5, 2019 - Governor Little appoints Kurt Liebich to State Board of Education
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today his appointment of Kurt Liebich of Boise to the State Board of Education. “Kurt is enthusiastic about improving opportunities for Idaho’s youth, and he has demonstrated that commitment as a valued member of my ‘Our Kids, Idaho’s Future’ task force to strengthen public education in Idaho,” Governor Little said. “Kurt has proven…
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December 4, 2019 - Idaho cuts and simplifies 75 percent of rules in one year, becomes least-regulated state in country
Trump Administration looks to Idaho on achieving regulatory reform Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little joined members of the Idaho Legislature in announcing today that Idaho surpassed South Dakota in becoming the least-regulated state in the country by cutting and simplifying 75 percent of regulatory rules in one year. “Idaho’s conservative approach to governing has truly transformed the state’s administrative…
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November 22, 2019 - Governor Little accepts Idaho Broadband Task Force recommendations
Boise, Idaho – The Idaho Broadband Task Force that Governor Brad Little assembled earlier this year has completed and submitted its recommendations and full report to improve broadband connectivity for communities and businesses across Idaho. Governor Little signed an executive order in May establishing the task force. He directed the group to develop a plan to improve broadband access, speed,…
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November 21, 2019 - Governor Little sets date for first meeting of his Shared Stewardship Advisory Committee
Boise, Idaho – The first meeting of Governor Brad Little’s Shared Stewardship Advisory Committee is set for December 3 in Coeur d’Alene. The meeting will take place from 1 to 4 p.m. PDT at the Idaho Department of Lands (IDL) office located at 3284 Industrial Loop in Coeur d'Alene. Governor Little will provide introductory remarks at the meeting. In October,…
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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.…