IACI’s political action committee, the Idaho Prosperity Fund, announced today that it’s endorsing Brad Little for governor in 2018; the Idaho Association of Commerce & Industry is a prominent business lobbying group. Alex LaBeau, the group’s president, said in a statement, “Education, workforce development, and the ability of our businesses to develop and compete are issues our organization strives to improve, and Brad Little has the best record and knowledge to make a difference in those areas.”

Little faces 1^st District GOP Rep. Raul Labrador and Boise physician and developer Tommy Ahlquist in the 2018 GOP primary.

Last week, Ahlquist named five statewide co-chairs for his campaign, in addition to campaign Chairman Damond Watkins; they are three-time Olympic gold medalist Kristin Armstrong; Larry Williams, founder of Idaho Timber Corp. and Tree Top Ranches; Lorna Finman, head of LCF Enterprises and STEM Revolution in North Idaho; Meridian Mayor Tammy DeWeerd; and Doug Pickett, owner of Pickett Ranch.