Category: COVID-19
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April 24, 2020 - Gov. Little extends emergency declarations, waives more regulations amid COVID-19
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little issued two new proclamations this week – one extending his previous declarations for a disaster emergency and extreme emergency for the State of Idaho due to COVID-19 and another waiving additional regulations. Extending the disaster emergency and extreme emergency declarations continues the activation of the Idaho Emergency Operations Plan, […]
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April 24, 2020 - Gov. Little taps local clinical, laboratory, research experts to create testing strategy moving forward
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today a new public-private task force to create a COVID-19 testing strategy for the State of Idaho moving forward. “The staged reopening of our economy can only occur with a combination of efforts, and expanded and targeted testing is a big part of our strategy,” Governor Little said. […]
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April 23, 2020 - Idaho Rebounds: Gov. Little outlines new plans in path to prosperity
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced new plans today to help Idaho rebound from the economic impacts of coronavirus. “Idaho will be better positioned for a strong economic rebound because of the difficult changes we are making in the short-term,” Governor Little said. “Like everyone, I want our economy back up and running as […]
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April 17, 2020 - OPINION: President’s plan to responsibly reopen the economy in phases is underway in Idaho
By Governor Brad Little President Donald Trump laid out new guidelines last night that align with Idaho’s approach to responsibly reopen our economy in stages. Like all our previous actions where we followed CDC and Presidential guidance, the new plan is in lockstep with the approach we have been pursuing in Idaho. On Wednesday, I […]
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April 16, 2020 - “Recreate Responsibly Idaho” campaign aims to make outdoor recreation safe from coronavirus spread
Boise, Idaho – Outdoor recreation remains a great way for Idahoans to take care of their physical, mental, and emotional health during the coronavirus situation, but Governor Brad Little and natural resource managers urge everyone to protect their health and the welfare of others while hiking, biking, fishing or doing other activities. Recreate Responsibly Idaho […]
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April 15, 2020 - Governor Little charts path to prosperity, extends statewide stay-home order to April 30 with exceptions
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today that he is extending the statewide stay-home order to April 30, with exceptions for operations of formerly “non-essential” businesses, facilities, and services and new restrictions related to nonresident travel into the state. “Idaho will be better positioned for a strong economic comeback because we are making difficult […]
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April 14, 2020 - Idaho lenders now processing Paycheck Protection Program applications from small businesses
Boise, Idaho – Idaho lenders, in partnership with the Small Business Administration (SBA), are now accepting Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) applications. “Idahoans employed by small businesses need to be able to readily step back into the workforce, and the Paycheck Protection Program helps ensure that can happen,” Governor Little said. “The statewide stay-home order is […]
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April 14, 2020 - Governor Little visits medical supplies stockpile, updates Idaho on PPE levels
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little visited the staging area in Boise this morning where Idaho is accepting and distributing hundreds of thousands of medical supplies provided by private donors, the federal government, and other sources. “Right now, Idaho has enough personal protective equipment for our healthcare workers’ needs, and we are continuing to secure […]
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April 10, 2020 - OPINION: Easter is a time to focus on faith, family, and fellowship
By Governor Brad Little For Christians in Idaho and throughout the world, Easter Sunday culminates a Holy Week when we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. People of faith naturally call upon God during times of distress, including now as we are experiencing a worldwide pandemic caused by COVID-19. Coronavirus has certainly changed our world […]
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April 7, 2020 - Governor Little outlines process to ensure transparency, accountability in use of federal funds to fight coronavirus
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little signed an executive order today, forming his new Coronavirus Financial Advisory Committee to oversee the approximately $1.25 billion in federal funds that Idaho will receive to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, State Controller Brandon Woolf is partnering with Governor Little report the use of funds on Transparent.Idaho.Gov, giving […]