Idaho governor rolls out 'Idaho First' plan in 2023 State of the State and Budget Address
BOISE, Idaho — In Monday's State of the State and Budget Address, Idaho Governor Brad Little spoke on several topics…
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Gov. Brad Little, Moscow Mayor speak on murder suspect's arrest
MOSCOW, Idaho -- Many organizations are reacting to the news of Bryan Kohberger's arrest, a suspect in the quadruple murder in Moscow, Idaho. Moscow Mayor Arthur Bettge thanked law enforcement for their commitment to this case. Here is Mayor Bettge's…
Idaho Gov. Little joins fight against TikTok, bans app on state-issued devices
BOISE, Idaho -- Idaho Gov. Brad Little issued an executive order on Wednesday, banning TikTok on state-issued devices and networks. The executive order prohibits…
Brad Little to serve second term as governor of Idaho
COEUR D'ALENE, Wash. -- Incumbent Brad Little is projected to win the Idaho Governor Election, beating Democrat candidate Stephen Heidt and Independent candidate and antigovernment activist…
#4ThePeople: The race for Idaho governor is heating up
BOISE, ID. — The race for Idaho governor is heating up. Idahoans have less than two weeks until they cast their votes to choose the next governor…
Idaho governor proclaims Overdose Awareness Day
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho Gov. Brad Little on Wednesday declared Wednesday, Aug. 31, as Overdose Awareness Day. The Republican governor issued the proclamation as the state ramps up efforts to stem the flow of illegal fentanyl that has led…
Judge won’t block Idaho wolf trapping, snaring regulations
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Trappers can continue pursuing wolves under Idaho’s current regulations after a federal judge rejected a request by conservation groups to temporarily block the state’s expanded wolf trapping and snaring rules. The decision earlier this week by…
Gov. Little eyes special session to deal with inflation
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho Gov. Brad Little on Tuesday confirmed that he’s considering calling a special session of the Legislature, saying rumors of the effort are “relatively right.” “We’re working on that,” he said in brief comments to The…
Gov. Brad Little responds to lawsuit over Idaho's abortion restrictions
BOISE, ID. — Governor Brad Little released a statement on Tuesday after President Joe Biden's U.S. Justice Department said they were filing a lawsuit over Idaho's…
Governors from across the West meeting in Coeur d'Alene this week
COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho – Governors from around the West are meeting in North Idaho this week. Idaho Governor Brad Little is hosting the Western Governor’s…
Little orders flags to be flown at half-staff to honor 2 killed in helicopter crash
BOISE, Idaho – Governor Brad Little has ordered U.S. and State of Idaho flags to be flown at half-staff to honor two pilots killed in a helicopter crash. Firefighters Thomas Hayes of Post Falls and Jared Bird of Anchorage were…
Gov. Little directs $1 million to fight Idaho's fentanyl crisis
BOISE, Idaho – Governor Brad Little is directing $1 million to fight the fentanyl crisis in Idaho. “A trace of fentanyl the size of a grain…
Little expresses opposition to recommendations the removal of some dams on lower Snake river
The Idaho governor released a statement on the reports on Tuesday
Here's how much you could save if there is a federal gas tax pause
SPOKANE, Wash. - Everyone feels that anxiety when they watch the numbers go up while pumping gas. President Joe Biden called on Congress to…
Idaho Governor Brad Little releases statement from Saturday's events in Coeur d'Alene
Thirty-one people were arrested in Coeur d'Alene on Saturday near a Pride event
Little announces $8M for Lake Coeur d'Alene cleanup
COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho – Governor Brad Little visited Coeur d’Alene Thursday to announce more than $8 million will go toward cleaning Lake Coeur d’Alene. The money is a part of Little’s “Leading Idaho” project, which looks to improve the water…
Gov. Little joins 25 governors in creating 'American Governors' Border Strike Force'
BOISE, Idaho -- Idaho Governor Brad Little and 25 other governors from across the state have partnered up to combat criminal organizations taking advantage of the open border with Mexico. The multi-state partnership is called the "American Governors' Border Strike…
Little discusses fentanyl crackdown with N. Idaho law enforcement
COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho -- Idaho Governor Brad Little was in Coeur d'Alene Monday to discuss new ways to combat the import of fentanyl and increase police funding. Gov. Little held a roundtable with members of North Idaho law enforcement for…
Gov. Little vetoes Coronavirus Pause Act
BOISE, Idaho -- Idaho Governor Brad Little vetoed the Coronavirus Pause Act, a bill that would have banned businesses from requiring a COVID vaccination for employment and service. The Coronavirus Pause Act would have…
Gov. Little signs bill to invest $325 million into Idaho water infrastructure
BOISE, Idaho -- Idaho Governor Brad Little signed a bill into law that invests $325 million into Idaho's water infrastructure. House Bill 769 aims to provide aid to the economy of agriculture and rural Idaho, along with ensuring a dependable…
House sends Texas-styled abortion measure to Idaho governor
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Legislation banning abortions in Idaho after six weeks of pregnancy by allowing potential family members to sue a doctor who performs one headed to…
Idaho Gov. Brad Little announces he will run for re-election
BOISE, Idaho-- Idaho's governor wants to stay in office for another term. Gov. Brad Little announced Friday he intends to run for re-election. “As Governor, my priority has been to make Idaho the best place to live, do business, and…
Gov. Brad Little announces Idaho's public health emergency will end April 15
BOISE, Idaho-- Idaho's public health emergency will be over soon. Gov. Brad Little announced on Tuesday that the state would end the public health emergency on April 15, 2022. Little said the emergency declaration serves as an "administrative function to…
Gov. Little launches new operation to target Idaho's growing drug threat
BOISE, Idaho – Governor Brad Little has launched a new strategy to fight Idaho’s growing drug threat. “Operation Esto Perpetua” is aimed at bringing together law enforcement and leaders from across the state to reduce the flow of fentanyl and…
