Gov. Butch Otter's decision to turn down a scheduled 3 percent pay raise this year has run into an unexpected roadblock: An Idaho Attorney General's opinion has concluded that he can't do it. In response to a request from a state legislator, the AG's office…
Shortly after Gov. Butch Otter's press conference announcing his appointment of Brad Little as lieutenant governor, the governor swore Little in, in a brief ceremony in the governor's office. He's now on the job, pending confirmation by the Senate. Otter said Little got a particularly…
Brad Little, 54, Idaho's new lieutenant governor, is a five-term state senator from Emmett. He's a University of Idaho graduate, owner/manager of a cattle ranch and farm, has served on many boards including the Idaho Community Foundation and the Idaho Woolgrowers Association, and is a…
As a former lieutenant governor, Gov. Butch Otter today couldn't resist a little joshing about his former job as he announced his appointee for the post, Brad Little. Otter said he made his pick from among "a terrific group of people that were willing to…
So why would it be that a top priority for Gov. Butch Otter in his selection of a new lieutenant governor was a candidate who would run for that office in two years? Otter said that was key. There had been some speculation that the…
Jim Risch, who took office as a U.S. senator today, had this statement on the appointment of Brad Little to his former job, lieutenant governor of Idaho:“I am very pleased with the selection of Brad Little as my successor to the office of Lt. Governor.…
Idaho Gov. Butch Otter made big political news just now with his announcement of his pick for the state's new lieutenant governor: Sen. Brad Little, R-Emmett. Little is a rancher and Senate majority caucus chairman. "Nobody understands the issues, the personalities or the possibilities better…
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