Boise, ID – Governor Brad Little announced today that his administration reached another milestone achievement in his ongoing efforts to reduce bureaucratic red tape and streamline government while ensuring the health and safety of Idahoans. Regulatory …
Home Press Releases Gov. Little orders lowering of flags to honor life of U.S. Senator Steve Symms Friday August 9, 2024 Boise, Idaho - Governor Brad Little ordered the lowering of U.S. flags and State of Idaho flags immediately until sunrise on Monday, …
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today he appointed Bill Gardiner to lead the Idaho State Police (ISP) as its new colonel and director following the recent retirement of longtime director Ked Wills. “Bill Gardiner will lead Idaho State Police …
Boise, Idaho – State employees who become foster parents will now enjoy a new benefit – eight weeks of paid parental leave after welcoming a foster child in their home. “Right now, we have more children in need of a foster family than we have families to …
Governor encouraged by progress at farmers and water users meeting Wednesday in Pocatello Pocatello, Idaho – Governor Brad Little and Lt. Governor Scott Bedke commented today on Idaho farmers’ continued progress to strike a new agreement to maintain …
Boise, ID – Governor Brad Little announced today his appointment of Blaine Cannon as District Judge to the Fifth Judicial District. Cannon has served the people of Cassia County for more than 26 years. He was appointed Magistrate Judge in 2012 after over …
Boise, ID – Governor Brad Little announced today his appointment of Brandon Shippy to the District 9 Senate seat vacated by Abby Lee. Shippy, a Payette County native, owns and operates a small business in New Plymouth, Shippy Sprinkler LLC. Shippy is an …
Boise, ID – Governor Brad Little commented today on the progress of the Eastern Snake Plain Aquifer (ESPA) Groundwater Management Area (GWMA) Advisory Committee to create consensus-driven solutions that meet the needs of Idaho water users. The advisory …
Boise, ID – Governor Brad Little announced today that 9,180 Idaho students will receive a final award for Idaho LAUNCH, the state’s expanded grant program that provides new opportunities for graduating high school seniors to pursue in-demand careers. …
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little and Secretary of State Phil McGrane announced today Idaho is the first state to take executive action to ensure Idaho’s voter rolls remain free of non-citizens. Governor Little signed Executive Order 2024-07, the ONLY …
Boise, ID – Governor Brad Little announced the launch of a new initiative today to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States of America in 2026. America250 in Idaho will advance projects and community engagement opportunities to honor this …
By Governor Brad Little Days ago, the U.S. Supreme Court blocked an agreement between water users in Texas, New Mexico, and Colorado in a ruling that allows the federal government to assert control of water in times of disagreement. Yes, you read that …
Pocatello, Idaho – Governor Brad Little and Lt. Governor Scott Bedke were joined by surface water users and groundwater users today in Pocatello to celebrate the successful resolution of water conflicts this irrigation season while charting a path forward …
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today he appointed Josh Whitworth to serve as executive director of the Office of the State Board of Education. Whitworth has served as Chief Deputy Controller in the State Controller’s Office for the past …
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little issued the following statement today after all groundwater districts became compliant with an approved mitigation plan following successful negotiations with the senior water rights holders in the Surface Water Coalition …
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little commented on the announcement today from Fitch Ratings, one of the three big credit rating agencies in the country, that it affirmed Idaho’s AAA credit rating, the highest level a state can receive. Only a handful of …
Home Press Releases Gov. Little optimistic as water users close in on deal to provide certainty for farmers in 2024 Tuesday June 11, 2024 Boise, Idaho – Stakeholders including surface water users and groundwater users have been working around the clock on …
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little commented today on the progress of negotiations to avoid a water curtailment order that could impact hundreds of eastern Idaho farmers. Two more groundwater districts became compliant on Thursday with an approved …
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little signed Executive Order 2024-05, the “Promoting Families and Protecting Children Act,” today and announced additional steps his administration is taking to remove barriers for foster families and better protect youth in …
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today his selection of Brig. Gen. Timothy J. Donnellan to serve as Idaho’s next adjutant general. The appointment takes effect June 25 as outgoing Adjutant General and Idaho National Guard Commanding General …
