Category: COVID-19
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July 13, 2020 - 10,000 Return to Work bonuses sought during first day of opening
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced that more than 10,000 Idaho Return to Work bonuses were sought for employees by nearly 2,000 Idaho businesses today – the first day of the application window opening. “The incredibly strong response from employers in our Return to Work Bonuses indicates businesses absolutely need this incentive in order […]
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July 9, 2020 - Gov. Little pushes for in-person instruction in Idaho schools this fall
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little and education leaders rolled out the new Idaho Back to School Framework today, providing guidance to local officials in their decisions about the safe reopening of schools for the 2020-2021 school year. Governor Little emphasized the importance of students returning to school for in-person instruction, and the need for […]
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June 25, 2020 - Idaho extends Stage 4 as COVID-19 response becomes more localized across state
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today Idaho will transition to a regional response to COVID-19, and the state did not meet metrics to move out of the final stage of the Idaho Rebounds plan. “The statewide approach to mitigating the spread of COVID-19 three months ago was the right thing to do. Three […]
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June 24, 2020 - Gov. Little statement on first confirmed case in prison
The following statement can be attributed to Governor Brad Little: “On Wednesday afternoon I was informed that an inmate at the Idaho State Correctional Center tested positive for COVID-19. As one of the last states to have a confirmed coronavirus case in our inmate population, the Idaho Department of Correction has had several months to […]
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June 22, 2020 - Gov. Little cuts more red tape, preserves recent healthcare advances moving forward
Boise, Idaho – Idaho’s unprecedented advances in telehealth and healthcare access this year will be preserved long after COVID-19 with a new executive order Governor Brad Little signed today. “Our loosening of healthcare rules since March helped to increase the use of telehealth services, made licensing easier, and strengthened the capacity of our healthcare workforce […]
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June 17, 2020 - More details available on Return to Work bonuses, Idaho’s conservative approach to strengthening workforce, continuing strong economic rebound, saving taxpayer dollars
Boise, Idaho – Additional program details were made available today on the Idaho Return to Work bonuses, Idaho’s approach to counteracting enhanced federal benefits that disincentivize workers returning to jobs. “All Idaho businesses are now able to open their doors safely, and jobs are coming back. The Return to Work bonuses are based on a […]
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June 17, 2020 - New committees to address fall school reopening and the digital divide
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today the formation of two new committees to create a plan for reopening public schools this fall and a plan to address the “digital divide,” a term that describes the inequity between students’ access to remote learning across Idaho. The committees will support the Governor’s Office and the […]
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June 11, 2020 - Protocols now available for long-term care facilities, nightclubs, employers of at-risk people, plus changes to restaurant protocols
Boise, Idaho – Protocols were added today for long-term care facilities, nightclubs, and employers of people who are at greater risk of COVID-19. The protocols for restaurants were also updated to allow for more than six people at a table along with a few other small changes. Consumer and employee confidence is needed in order […]
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June 11, 2020 - Idaho narrowly meets criteria to enter final stage of rebound plan, Idahoans strongly urged to continue following safe practices
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today the state narrowly met criteria to enter the final stage of the Idaho Rebounds plan to safely and responsibly open the economy in stages, highlighting the importance of individuals strengthening their personal actions to slow the spread of COVID-19 in Idaho. “Health and the economy are linked. […]
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June 11, 2020 - Up to $200 million approved for new program to support public safety, pass savings onto property taxpayers
Boise, Idaho – The Governor’s Coronavirus Financial Advisory Committee (CFAC) approved today the allocation of up to $200 million for a new program that leverages federal coronavirus relief funds to cover local public safety personnel salaries and gives cities and counties the opportunity to pass on the savings to property taxpayers. The move is expected […]