Category: COVID-19
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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 […]
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March 18, 2020 - American Red Cross blood donations needed
Boise, Idaho – The American Red Cross is facing a severe blood shortage as many blood drives have been cancelled across the country due to coronavirus concerns. Governor Brad Little is calling on Idahoans to make appointments to donate blood as soon as they can. “As a long-time blood donor and supporter of the American […]
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March 18, 2020 - Idaho wants to hear from small businesses impacted by coronavirus
Businesses impacted may be eligible for SBA Disaster Economic Injury Loan Assistance Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced the State of Idaho is seeking responses from small, non-farm businesses across Idaho whose operations and ability to conduct business have been disrupted by the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The information received will determine whether impacted […]
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March 18, 2020 - Idaho adopts latest federal guidance to prevent coronavirus spread
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today that Idaho is adopting the latest guidance from the White House and U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to slow the spread of coronavirus. Idaho is currently reporting nine confirmed cases of coronavirus. Counties with confirmed cases include Ada, Blaine, Madison and Teton. Public health […]