Press Releases

  • August 15, 2019 - OPINION: Idaho charts path to fight opioid crisis

    By Governor Brad Little Opioid and substance misuse is one of America’s – and Idaho’s – growing problems. It is not a problem that just affects the individuals who feel condemned to addiction, either. Families and communities are affected. State and community resources are going to crime, incarceration and lower quality of life, instead of education and prosperity. This week,…

  • August 13, 2019 - Grace 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 Grace on August 27 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Gem Valley Performing Arts Center, located at 704 S. Main Street. Officials joining Governor Little include:  Superintendent of Public Instruction Sherri Ybarra Department of Water Resources Director Gary Spackman Department of Environmental…

  • August 6, 2019 - Governor Little to kick off first meeting of opioid advisory group

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little will address his Opioid and Substance Use Disorder Advisory Group at its first meeting on Aug. 15 in Boise. Governor Little established the advisory group by executive order to combat the growing epidemic of opioid and substance misuse in Idaho. The public meeting is scheduled to run 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. MST at…

  • July 25, 2019 - Governor Little takes additional steps to simplify, improve rulemaking processes

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little unveiled new steps this week to improve transparency and accountability in Idaho’s administrative rulemaking processes. Governor Little directed the Idaho Office of the Administrative Rules (OAR) Coordinator housed within the Governor’s Division of Financial Management to make four changes that simplify rulemaking for the public: New one-stop shop for public meetings and hearings schedules:…

  • July 19, 2019 - Idaho pursues further cuts to state regulations

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little joined House and Senate Majority Leadership in a joint press conference today to announce the state will pursue further cuts to the Idaho Administrative Code this year. Since Governor Little took office in January, his administration worked with the Legislature to cut and simplify 40 percent of Idaho’s administrative rules. Governor Little and legislative…

  • July 16, 2019 - Grangeville 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 Grangeville on July 30 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Grangeville Senior Center, located at 108 Grangeville Truck Route. Officials joining Governor Little include:  Department of Commerce Director Tom Kealey Department of Health and Welfare Director Dave Jeppesen Department of Labor Director…

  • July 11, 2019 - Governor Little accepting applications for two Bovill City Council vacancies

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little is accepting applications through July 19, 2019, for two positions he will appoint on the Bovill City Council. Three of four city council members recently resigned. Governor Little will appoint two of the vacancies to establish a quorum of the council. The appointments will be until the next city election, at which time the…

  • July 11, 2019 - Governor Little issues statement on passing of Bill Roden

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little issued the following statement today on the passing of former legislator and lobbyist, Bill Roden, who died at his home on July 8, 2019. For nearly 60 years, Bill Roden helped shape the quality of life we enjoy in Idaho. Bill was always generous in giving his advice and counsel to new legislators and…

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