Press Releases
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March 4, 2019 - Governor Little appoints Jeffery Allen to Northwest Power and Conservation Council
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today his appointment of Jeffery Allen to the Northwest Power and Conservation Council. Allen has been the Northwest Power and Conservation Council’s Idaho Office Director and Policy Analyst since 2008. He now joins Jim Yost as the second Idaho representative on the Council, which includes Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington. The Council is…
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March 1, 2019 - Idaho joins partnership encouraging young women to explore careers in cybersecurity
Boise, Idaho – Governor Little today announced Idaho’s participation in an innovative cybersecurity training partnership with the SANS Institute, the largest provider of cybersecurity training and certification for professionals in governments and commercial institutions worldwide. The partnership – which is also supported by Idaho National Laboratory and the Idaho STEM Action Center – aims to inspire the next generation of cybersecurity…
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February 25, 2019 - Progress advances on Governor Little’s rule consolidation executive order
Boise, Idaho – Less than one month after Governor Brad Little implemented the “Red Tape Reduction Act” through Executive Order 2019-02, progress is taking place to simplify and scale back Idaho’s administrative rules. All State of Idaho agencies with authority to issue administrative rules are required by Governor Little’s executive order to identify at least two existing rules to be…
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February 14, 2019 - Governor Little signs bill expanding access to lifesaving drug for opioid overdose victims
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little signed House Bill 12 into law today during a bill signing ceremony to highlight the benefits of a medication called naloxone in saving the lives of people experiencing opioid overdose. He also reminded Idahoans of his forthcoming executive order to address opioid addiction in Idaho. “My administration is fully committed to fighting the scourge…
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February 13, 2019 - Governor signs House Bill 1 solving Treasure Valley water issues
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little signed House Bill 1 into law today, praising House Speaker Scott Bedke for his determination and months of collaborative efforts between diverse water interests in the Treasure Valley to move the policy forward. “House Bill 1 is about Idaho’s most precious resource – our water,” Governor Little said. “House Bill 1 is proof yet…
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February 8, 2019 - Governor appoints Patrick J. Miller to Fourth Judicial District Court
BOISE, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today the appointment of Patrick J. Miller as District Judge to the Fourth Judicial District Court. “Pat is an incredible, experienced attorney and community-minded citizen,” Governor Little said. “We will all benefit from his work in the judicial branch. I am grateful for his continued service to the State of Idaho.” Miller has…
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February 5, 2019 - Governor announces Board of Correction appointments, opening
BOISE, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today two appointments and one opening on the three-member Idaho Board of Correction. Governor Little appointed Dodds Hayden to the Board of Correction. Hayden has served as the President of Hayden Beverage Company since 2006. Born and raised in Idaho, Hayden is a graduate of Bowdoin College and attended Babson Business School. He…
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January 31, 2019 - Governor Little signs two new executive orders reducing regulatory burdens on Idahoans
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little held a press conference today to sign two new executive orders aimed at reducing state regulatory burdens on Idaho citizens and businesses. Executive Order 2019-02, the “Red Tape Reduction Act,” requires state agencies that have authority to issue administrative rules to identify at least two existing rules to be repealed or significantly simplified for…
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January 28, 2019 - Regina Bayer appointed to Idaho Senate
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little appointed Regina Bayer of Meridian to fill the Senate seat for Legislative District 21. Bayer’s son, Cliff Bayer, vacated the seat when he accepted the position of Chief of Staff for Congressman Russ Fulcher earlier this month. Regina Bayer is a small business owner and has more than 30 years of experience as a…
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January 21, 2019 - OPINION: Investments in public education benefit us all
By Governor Brad Little The education of young Idahoans affects all of us. A well-educated and well-trained population improves our overall prosperity as a state. That is why I declared education my number one priority during my first State of the State and Budget Address earlier this month. A strong K-12 public education system is the foundation for making Idaho…