Category: COVID-19
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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 […]
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April 2, 2020 - Governor Little suspends more rules to increase telehealth access, ease licensing for medical professionals fighting coronavirus
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today the suspension of an additional 18 regulations to more quickly, efficiently, and safely respond to Idaho’s coronavirus emergency, adding to the 125 regulations he suspended in March. The Governor’s latest action ensures citizens have greater access to telehealth and medical professionals can more easily obtain necessary licenses […]
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March 30, 2020 - Idaho’s primary election to remain on May 19, will be conducted by mail
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little and Secretary of State Lawerence Denney announced today there will be no change in Idaho’s primary election date of May 19. The election will be conducted by mail pursuant to the existing laws for absentee voting due to concerns about the spread of coronavirus. The move is necessary after […]
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March 27, 2020 - Governor Little signs new executive orders, proclamation to further position Idaho to overcome coronavirus challenge
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little’s latest executive orders and proclamation will boost funds available for Idaho’s coronavirus response, manage the impact of the crisis on the state budget, and help the thousands of Idahoans suddenly unemployed due to the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19). “The number of unemployed in Idaho jumped 1,200-percent in a matter […]
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March 25, 2020 - Governor Little issues statewide stay-home order, signs extreme emergency declaration
Boise, Idaho – Following the guidance of Idaho’s public health experts, Governor Brad Little issued a statewide stay-home order today for all Idahoans. He also signed an extreme emergency declaration, which allows the state to more effectively increase health care capacity, take steps to reduce and slow coronavirus spread, and take rapid and decisive steps […]
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March 23, 2020 - Governor Little rolls out latest actions to further prepare Idaho for coronavirus, ease burdens on citizens
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little signed two proclamations today – one lifting restrictions in 125 administrative rules to increase healthcare provider capacity and reduce barriers to healthcare access and another extending the state income tax filing and payment deadline to June 15, 2020. “Last week, I directed all state agencies to review their administrative […]
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March 23, 2020 - Idaho small businesses impacted by coronavirus can now access federal disaster loans
Boise, Idaho – Following Governor Brad Little’s request, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced Friday it is now offering low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to Idaho small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19). “Small business is the backbone of our economy, and that’s why […]
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March 19, 2020 - Governor Little issues statement on news of community spread of coronavirus in Blaine County
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little issued the following statement after limited community spread was detected in Blaine County this afternoon. “My office and members of my Coronavirus Working Group are fully engaged with the South Central Public Health District, Blaine County Commissioners, and mayors in that area to ensure a strong response is in […]