Press Releases

  • April 14, 2025 - Gov. Little acts to preserve emergency fund used in Kohberger investigation, other crises

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little line-item vetoed House Bill 482 today to retain the Governor’s emergency fund to respond to certain crises. The Governor has tapped the emergency fund in recent years for a variety of purposes, including to support the investigation into the murders of four University of Idaho students, to fight fentanyl, and to promote border security.…

  • April 14, 2025 - Idaho makes largest investment in childcare in state history

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little celebrated the state’s largest investment in childcare ever outside of pandemic relief funds with his signature of Senate Bill 1206. “This bill is the latest in our efforts to support families and ensure they have quality, affordable childcare options. The high cost of childcare is one of the biggest burdens on young Idaho families,…

  • April 10, 2025 - Gov. Little announces State Board of Education leadership changes

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today his appointment of Jennifer White to serve as executive director of the Idaho State Board of Education as current director Josh Whitworth is leaving for a job in the private sector. The Governor also selected Kurt Liebich to serve as the board’s president following the expiration of Dr. Linda Clark’s term as…

  • April 9, 2025 - Idaho makes largest investment ever to support foster children and families

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little signed Senate Bill 1208 today, clearing the way for an unprecedented investment to improve Idaho’s foster care system. The bill addressed a signature part of Governor Little’s KEEPING PROMISES plan. “We all agree, children deserve to live carefree lives, free of abuse and neglect. We want Idaho’s children to grow up healthy, well adjusted,…

  • April 4, 2025 - Gov. Little applauds productive 2025 legislative session

    Boise, Idaho – The Idaho Legislature adjourned “sine die” today, and Governor Brad Little thanked his legislative partners for working with him to advance his “KEEPING PROMISES” plan this session. The Idaho Legislature approved 95% of the Governor’s plan for education investments, tax relief, and infrastructure improvements. “America wants what Idaho has – safe communities, bustling economic activity, increasing incomes,…

  • April 1, 2025 - Gov. Little’s statement on death penalty for pedophiles

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little issued an expanded statement today on his signing of House Bill 380 last week, allowing the death penalty for pedophiles charged with aggravated lewd conduct with children 12 and younger and strengthening punishments for other convicted pedophiles.  “Just like capital murder destroys lives, aggravated sexual abuse of a young child devastates victims and families…

  • March 31, 2025 - Idaho reinforces support for Trump’s immigration policies

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little, legislators, and law enforcement leaders gathered today to highlight the dramatic reduction in illegal border crossings since President Trump took office and to celebrate the passage of House Bill 83, the latest in Idaho’s efforts to help President Trump deliver on his promises for a safer America. “The historic presidential election can be viewed…

  • March 26, 2025 - Gov. Little signs $100 million property tax relief, public school funding bill

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little joined House and Senate leaders in signing House Bill 304 today, sending even more property tax relief to Idahoans and boosting funding for public school facilities. “I am proud to join my legislative partners, who championed this effort, in giving another $100 million in property tax relief to Idahoans on top of the more…

  • March 25, 2025 - Idahoan Alex Adams nominated to serve in Trump administration

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little commented today on President Donald Trump’s nomination of Idahoan Alex Adams to serve as the Assistant Secretary for the Administration of Children and Families at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services under Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. “Alex Adams brings a highly strategic and visionary approach to achieving my priorities for Idaho.…

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