Scott Bedke

Republican · ID · Lieutenant Governor of Idaho

Scott Bedke has been lieutenant governor of Idaho since 2023. He is a former speaker of the Idaho House of Representatives.

Environment and Public Health (2 support · 1 oppose)

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Environment and Public Health · 2 support · 1 oppose

Released a statement supporting the federal directive to halt the Lava Ridge Wind Project.
January 21, 2025Opposes Environment and Public Health
Source: lgo.idaho.gov
Helped build consensus for a completed Idaho water mitigation agreement addressing agricultural water supply and the Eastern Snake Plain Aquifer.
November 14, 2024Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: lgo.idaho.gov
Reacted to the Bureau of Land Management's final environmental impact statement approving the Lava Ridge Wind Project and opposed the project, citing impacts on Idaho public lands and communities.
June 6, 2024Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: lgo.idaho.gov

General · 5 records

Released a statement opposing changes to Columbia and Snake River dam operations after a federal court order, citing Idaho energy security, agriculture, and navigation.
February 27, 2026
Source: lgo.idaho.gov
Co-chaired the first meeting of the Idaho Advanced Nuclear Energy Task Force, which established working groups on policy, economic development, workforce, community engagement, and project coordination.
February 2, 2026
Source: lgo.idaho.gov
Joined Idaho wheat-industry and Taiwan representatives to sign a letter of intent for Taiwan Flour Mills Association to purchase U.S. wheat in a deal valued at $1.2 billion.
September 24, 2025
Source: lgo.idaho.gov
Jointly communicated concerns to the Bureau of Land Management about the proposed Lava Ridge wind farm and urged reassessment of the project.
February 6, 2023
Source: gov.idaho.gov
Was publicly sworn into office as Idaho's 44th Lieutenant Governor.
January 6, 2023
Source: lgo.idaho.gov