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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">January 6, 2023
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<p align="center" style="margin:0in;text-align:center"><strong><u><span style="font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#222222">Gov. Little publicly sworn in for second term as Idaho’s 33<sup>rd</sup> Governor</span></u></strong><u><span style="font-size:20.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
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<p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#222222">Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little was publicly sworn in for his second term as Idaho’s 33<sup>rd</sup> Governor today and delivered his Second Inaugural Address,
pledging to continue leading our state’s tremendous economic success and staying on course by focusing on meaningful investments in schools.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#222222"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#222222">The Governor, along with Lt. Governor Scott Bedke and other constitutional officers, was sworn in by Idaho Chief Justice G. Richard Bevan during a public ceremony
held at the Idaho Capitol today.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#222222"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#222222">G</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">overnor Little expressed deep gratitude to the people of Idaho and credited Idaho’s
enduring values for our historic success. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">“No matter how much things seem to change around us – and change is inevitable – our Idaho values never seem to drift away from us. Idahoans are still as tough yet compassionate
and self-reliant yet community minded as we were from the earliest days of our state’s history when Teresa’s and my ancestors arrived well over 125 years ago,”</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"> Governor Little said.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">The Governor’s first term was marked by record investments in education and infrastructure, unprecedented tax relief, and historic red tape reduction. Idaho emerged from
the pandemic with the strongest economy in the nation and continually ranks first or near first in economic strength, budget stability, and good government.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">Governor Little reiterated his goal: to make Idaho the place where we all can have the opportunity to thrive, where our children and grandchildren choose to stay, and for
the ones who have left to choose to return. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-indent:.5in"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">“We’ve had our share of hardship and challenges over the past few years, but I have learned we will reach my goal when we put
<i><u>Idaho first</u></i> and focus on what matters well beyond our time here – doubling down on our support for school children, supporting our neighbors in need, tax relief, cutting red tape, improving our quality of life – all while making long-range investments
that stand the test of time,”</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"> he added.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">Governor Little pledged to continue leading the state with integrity, civility, and humility.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-indent:.5in"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">“Success builds success, and the people of Idaho have continually demonstrated they want our state to keep getting better. It is just who we are,”</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">
Governor Little said.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#222222">A complete copy of Governor Little’s Second Inaugural Address (as prepared) follows and
<a href="https://gov.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2023-inaugural.pdf">is available here.</a></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">2023 Inaugural Address<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">The Honorable Brad Little<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">33<sup>rd</sup> Governor of Idaho<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Friday, January 6, 2023<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-indent:.5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Teresa and our family, my fellow constitutional officers, Mr. Speaker, Mr. Pro Tem, honored legislators, Mr. Chief Justice, and members of the
judiciary. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-indent:.5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">I stand before you incredibly humbled and grateful. The people of Idaho have placed their trust in me to be their Governor for another four years.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-indent:.5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">It has been the greatest honor of my life to serve you – the people of Idaho – as the 33<sup>rd</sup> Governor of our great state. From the bottom
of my heart, thank you.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-indent:.5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">First, I want to recognize the men and women of our National Guard and echo Teresa’s comments. The past few years have highlighted even more
the tremendous value of our guardsmen in a time of need. These Idahoans sacrifice their safety and time with their families to serve our state and our nation. America and Idaho are a better place because of the service rendered by these selfless neighbors
and friends.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-indent:.5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Thank you, Guardsmen, for everything you do to strengthen our state, keep us safe, and protect the values we all hold dear.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-indent:.5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Idaho is a special place. Yes, Idaho is vast, diverse, and unique in many ways, but it is
<i><u>our people</u></i> that really sets us apart from every other place.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-indent:.5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">From Boise to Buhl, Cambridge to Coeur d’Alene, Pocatello to Pierce, and everywhere in between, Idahoans for generations have always stepped
to up to support their neighbors and improve their communities. When we see a need, we don’t sit idly by and let others (or government) find a solution. Whether it is in our churches, schools, or neighborhoods, Idahoans are there for each other. They work
hard, press forward in the face of challenges, and never lose sight of what is most important – opportunity, faith, family, and freedom.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-indent:.5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">One of the greatest blessings of being in this job is getting to see that spirit of service play out in communities across our state.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-indent:.5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">No matter how much things seem to change around us – and change is inevitable – our Idaho values never seem to drift away from us.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-indent:.5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Idahoans are still as tough yet compassionate and self-reliant yet community minded as we were from the earliest days of our state’s history
when Teresa’s and my ancestors arrived well over 125 years ago.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-indent:.5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Those enduring Idaho values have established the foundation of our incredible success.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-indent:.5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">For the past three decades, I have seen Idaho Governors lead with their own take on our Idaho values.
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-indent:.5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">For Phil Batt, a stalwart Republican, it was about governing with the lightest hand. For Dirk Kempthorne, it was about empowering families and
children with better education opportunities. For Jim Risch, it was about not wasting a short but unique chance to put your foot on the gas and make huge progress on critical issues. For Butch Otter, it was about wisely navigating a prolonged economic crisis
with courage and putting his love of Idaho at the forefront of his decisions.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-indent:.5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">For me, it has always been about putting
<b><i><u>Idaho first. <o:p></o:p></u></i></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-indent:.5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">By now you know my goal: to make Idaho the place where we all can have the opportunity to thrive, where our children and grandchildren choose
to stay, and for the ones who have left to choose to return. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-indent:.5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">We’ve had our share of hardship and challenges over the past few years, but I have learned we will reach my goal when we put
<b><i><u>Idaho first</u></i></b> and focus on what matters well beyond our time here – doubling down on our support for school children, supporting our neighbors in need, tax relief, cutting red tape, improving our quality of life – all while making long-range
investments that stand the test of time.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-indent:.5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Our enduring Idaho values are also the reason we will continue down this path of prosperity.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-indent:.5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Idaho has the strongest economy in the nation. We will continue to lead in economic resiliency, budget stability, and good government if we continue
to put <b><i><u>Idaho first.<o:p></o:p></u></i></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-indent:.5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Success builds success, and the people of Idaho have continually demonstrated they want our state to keep getting better.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-indent:.5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">It is just who we are.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-indent:.5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">My first term as Governor has reinforced the famous saying, “It's amazing what you can accomplish when you do not care who gets the credit.”
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-indent:.5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">What we do here is far more important than any one of us, and the work we do will outlive us all.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-indent:.5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">With that in mind, I want the people of Idaho to know that in my second term as Idaho’s 33rd Governor, I will lead with integrity, civility,
and humility – always putting <b><i><u>Idaho first.<o:p></o:p></u></i></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><i><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p><span style="text-decoration:none"> </span></o:p></span></u></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-indent:.5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">God bless Idaho, God bless America, and God bless our children and our grandchildren – Idaho’s future.
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-indent:.5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Thank you.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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