Category: COVID-19
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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 […]
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June 9, 2020 - ONE Idaho initiative highlights resilience and ingenuity of Idahoans
Show support for a safe, healthy, and open Idaho by taking the ONE Idaho Pledge BOISE, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today the launch of ONE Idaho, an initiative to highlight the resilience and adaptability of Idaho businesses, employees and consumers as the state moves through stages of reopening and rebounding. “Idaho’s economy will […]
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June 9, 2020 - OPINION: Idaho leans on fiscally conservative principles in coronavirus relief decisions
By Governor Brad Little Idaho was given the chance to once again demonstrate our fiscally conservative values when President Donald Trump and the U.S. Congress directed $1.25 billion to all the smaller states including Idaho in federal coronavirus relief dollars. And we answered the call. We are directing much of those funds back to our […]
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June 8, 2020 - Idaho leverages federal relief funds to cover public safety costs, gives local governments opportunity to transfer up to $200 million in savings to property taxpayers
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little and legislators announced today the state is leveraging federal coronavirus relief funds to cover local public safety personnel salaries, and giving cities and counties the opportunity to pass on the savings to property taxpayers. The move is expected to provide up to $200 million in property tax relief. “Our […]
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June 5, 2020 - Gov. Little to offer back-to-work cash bonuses
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today his plan to offer up to $1,500 cash to Idahoans who return to work. More than 60-percent of Americans who are out of work due to the coronavirus pandemic earn more with the enhanced unemployment benefits than their normal wages. The enhanced benefits are set to expire […]
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June 3, 2020 - Guidance added for outfitting services in Idaho
Boise, Idaho – Guidance for outfitters to mitigate the risk of COVID-19 to employees, guests and local communities was added today. Consumer and employee confidence is needed in order for Idaho’s economy to rebound more quickly. Businesses opening their doors in various stages of the Idaho Rebounds plan should have operational plans in place to […]