Idaho: Gov. Little dominates in best Governor rankings
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Boise, Idaho ~ Idaho Gov. Brad Little ranked among the nation's top governors in two reports, according to a news release from his office.

Morning Consult's latest poll of governors seeking re-election this year gave Little a net approval rating of 28 points. The release said he was the second-most popular Republican governor and fifth-most popular governor overall among those seeking re-election.

The Cato Institute's "Freedom in the 50 States" report ranked Little sixth among governors and Idaho fifth overall in its public-policy freedom index. The report assesses states on economic and personal freedom and, for the first time, grades governors across 97 policy variables, Cato said.

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According to the release, Idaho ranked first for firearm and housing freedom, second for occupational and economic freedom, and among the top 10 states for freedom of speech, medical freedom, education freedom and lowest fiscal burden.

Little credited Idaho residents for the state's performance and said he was proud of efforts to keep government accountable and protect freedoms. He added that his administration remained focused on delivering results for Idahoans.

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