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Idaho Governor Calls Out-of-State Arrivals 'COWs' in Tax Speech

12/6/2025

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Idaho Governor Brad Little described out-of-state arrivals as "COWs" during a speech at the Associated Taxpayers of Idaho Conference.
Little noted nearly one-third of Idaho's population moved there in the last decade.
He cited $6.1 billion in tax cuts and conservative budgeting.
Little contrasted Idaho's tax approach with Washington's tax increase while urging residents to preserve Idaho's values and fiscal responsibility, noting Idaho's favorable tax competitiveness against California and Oregon.

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Idaho Governor Brad Little described out-of-state arrivals as "COWs" during a speech at the Associated Taxpayers of Idaho Conference.
Little noted nearly one-third of Idaho's population moved there in the last decade.
He cited $6.1 billion in tax cuts and conservative budgeting.
Little contrasted Idaho's tax approach with Washington's tax increase while urging residents to preserve Idaho's values and fiscal responsibility, noting Idaho's favorable tax competitiveness against California and Oregon.