Governor Brad Little’s State of the State: Address Key Highlights for REALTORS®

Yesterday, Governor Brad Little kicked off the 2025 Idaho legislative session with his State of the State Address, outlining his KEEPING PROMISES plan. This marks the beginning of an important season for Idaho REALTORS®, as we work to ensure that REALTOR® priorities are represented at the State Capitol.

Here are a few key highlights that REALTORS® should know from the State of the State address:

Housing & Affordability
The Governor’s plan aims to invest $15 million to boost Idaho’s housing supply, making homeownership more accessible for working families. He also emphasized cutting regulatory hurdles to streamline housing developments.

Infrastructure Growth
With Idaho’s growth, investments in infrastructure remain a top priority. The plan includes $50 million for transportation projects, along with continued funding for broadband and other infrastructure to support the state’s economy.

Tax Relief
$100M in additional tax relief for Idahoans, which will work to continue to reduce income, property, and grocery taxes for Idahoans.

Workforce Development
To meet growing demand in construction and other skilled trades, the Governor’s plan committs $25 million to expand capacity at community and technical colleges. This investment will support industries critical to housing and development.

Community Safety
The Keeping Promises plan includes a continued focus on cybersecurity and crime prevention to help ensure Idaho remains one of the safest states in the country.

Watch the Full State of the State Address: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iU0HkOCo87I

Learn more about the State of the State: https://gov.idaho.gov/pressrelease/governor-littles-keeping-promises-plan-keeps-idahos-success-going-strong/

Day at the Capitol is only One Month Away!

Idaho REALTORS® 2025 Day at the Capitol is only a few weeks away, being held on Tuesday, February 4th, 2025, at the Lincoln Auditorium in the Boise Capitol Building. This annual event offers a unique opportunity for members to connect with Idaho’s Constitutional Officers, Legislators, and Judicial Representatives while gaining valuable insights into our advocacy efforts at the state level.

The program kicks off at 1:30 pm in the afternoon and concludes with a celebratory happy hour at 5:00 pm in the Crystal Ballroom in the Hoff Building – located at 802 W Bannock St #202, Boise, ID 83702.

Open to all REALTOR® members, this is a must-attend event that highlights the strength of our advocacy efforts and our commitment to supporting homeownership and property rights in Idaho. We hope to see you there!

Register Here Today: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/xz9wx98