RELEASE: Gov. Little Dominates in Best Governor Rankings
Gov. Brad Little posts a +28 approval rating in Morning Consult polling and ranks sixth among governors in the Cato Institute's new Freedom in the 50 States report, which puts Idaho fifth overall.
RELEASE: Arco to Host Governor Little’s ‘Capital for a Day’ Event Thursday
Gov. Brad Little and state officials will hold a Capital for a Day event in Arco on Thursday, Oct. 22, at the Lost Rivers Community and Senior Center.
RELEASE: Idaho General Fund Revenue Exceeds Forecast by $90 Million in First Quarter
Idaho's General Fund revenue came in $90.3 million, or 6.8%, above forecast in the first quarter of FY2027, led by a 20% jump in income tax withholding, Gov. Brad Little announced.
RELEASE: Gov. Little Signs Executive Order to Cut Red Tape for Idaho Farmers and Ranchers During Harvest
Gov. Brad Little's executive order suspends state dyed diesel inspections for 30 days during harvest while Idaho State Police and ITD review enforcement policies, with backing from legislative leaders.
RELEASE: Gov. Little Comments on Idaho Jobs Poised to Grow More Than Four Times Faster Than National Average
Gov. Brad Little welcomes new Idaho Department of Labor projections showing 1.3% annual job growth through 2034, more than four times the national forecast, led by healthcare and construction.
RELEASE: Gov. Little Comments on State of Idaho’s Expanded Partnership with Feds to Accelerate Forest Management Across Idaho
Gov. Brad Little welcomes five new Good Neighbor Authority agreements between the Idaho Department of Lands and U.S. Forest Service, including $12.4 million in federal funding and a 20-year statewide framework.
FROM THE DESK OF THE GOVERNOR: September 25, 2026
Gov. Brad Little recaps Capital for a Day in Lava Hot Springs, a 77% drop in quagga mussel detections on the Snake River, a new nuclear reactor site at Idaho State University, and Blue Star Welcome Week.
RELEASE: Lava Hot Springs to Host Governor Little’s Next “Capital for a Day” Event
Gov. Brad Little's next "Capital for a Day" event brings eight state agency directors to Lava Hot Springs on Sept. 22 to hear directly from Bannock County residents.
Gov. Little Appoints Mary Lynn Hartwell, Joel Beck to Idaho State Board of Education
Gov. Brad Little appoints Mary Lynn Hartwell and Joel Beck to the Idaho State Board of Education, filling the seats vacated by Bill Gilbert and Cindy Siddoway.
RELEASE: Idaho Continues to Strengthen Partnership with ICE to Enforce Nation’s Immigration Laws
Gov. Brad Little and IDOC Director Bree Derrick announce a new 287(g) Warrant Service Officer agreement with ICE, expanding Idaho's Operation No Return partnership on immigration enforcement.
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