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  • December 22, 2020 - Gov. Little comments on passing of Dean Buffington

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little expressed sadness today over the death of Dean Buffington, who passed away Monday night due to complications related to COVID-19. “I am deeply saddened by the passing of my good friend, Dean Buffington. He was a wonderful person, great philanthropist, and a genuine family man. Dean’s extensive involvement in […]

  • December 11, 2020 - OPINION: The enemy is the virus, not each other

    By Governor Brad Little The pandemic has presented great challenges for everyone across our state, country, and the world. One of the greatest challenges perhaps is this – choosing to show compassion and support when the instinct is to fight and attack others who think, feel, and act differently than we do. Communities, public officials, […]

  • December 11, 2020 - Gov. Little increases Idaho National Guard response to battle COVID-19

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little authorized an increase in Idaho National Guard support from 100 to up to 250 personnel serving on active duty in an effort to enhance medical capacity and COVID-19 response throughout Idaho. The authorization comes nearly a month after his executive order mobilizing 100 personnel for 30 days, coinciding with […]

  • November 25, 2020 - OPINION: Thanksgiving is our opportunity to celebrate freedom by showing love to others

    By Governor Brad Little Thanksgiving is one of the most patriotic holidays we celebrate as Americans. Four hundred years ago this month, a group of passengers landed the Mayflower after a months-long journey across the sea to start a new life. The Pilgrims stepped foot onto what would become the greatest country in the world […]

  • November 9, 2020 - OPINION: It’s our turn to protect veterans from a new enemy – COVID-19

    By Governor Brad Little America’s veterans have gone to war for centuries to protect us from enemies overseas. They have endured loss of friends, loss of limbs, and loss of mental and emotional security to protect us. Now our veterans need us. They need us to protect them from a new enemy stealing lives right […]

  • October 26, 2020 - Idaho moves back to Stage 3 amid healthcare capacity constraints statewide

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little signed a statewide public health order today moving Idaho back into a modified Stage 3 of the Idaho Rebounds plan as healthcare facilities throughout the state face alarming demand and capacity constraints due to increasing COVID-19 spread.   “Hospitals throughout the state are quickly filling up or are already full with COVID-19 patients and other patients, and way too […]

  • October 21, 2020 - COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee sets first meeting

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced the membership of the Idaho COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee, which will have its first meeting Friday. “The availability of a safe, effective COVID-19 vaccine is one of the biggest hurdles in getting our lives closer to normal. Here in Idaho, we have been planning for months for the […]