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Category: COVID-19

  • August 28, 2020 - Nearly $50 million awarded for broadband projects to support remote learning, economic development

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today the Idaho Department of Commerce awarded $48.9 million in federal coronavirus relief funds for 102 projects across Idaho that support improved broadband infrastructure, equipment, and services. The grants help fund broadband connectivity for more than 43,000 underserved households, the majority of which are in rural communities of […]

  • August 27, 2020 - Gov. Little issues statement on special legislative session

    Governor Brad Little commented today on the conclusion of the special legislative session. I want to thank the members of the Idaho Legislature for passionately carrying out their duties and performing this special legislative session. Our common desire for a prosperous and safe Idaho is our bond. Your work has helped ensure our election will […]

  • August 19, 2020 - Special legislative session to address election, civil liability during the pandemic

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little issued a proclamation today outlining the issues to be considered by the Idaho Legislature during a special legislative session convening on Aug. 24. The Governor’s proclamation calls for a special legislative session to address the COVID-19 pandemic in Idaho, including election law changes that are needed in order to […]

  • August 17, 2020 - Idaho to continue economic rebound by participating in President Trump’s new lost wages program

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today the State of Idaho will participate in the Trump Administration’s new conservative plan to offer extended unemployment benefits in order to continue our economic rebound. “Idaho still has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country, thanks to the investments and creativity of Idaho’s businesses in […]

  • August 14, 2020 - Additional funds to feed families in need, protect Idahoans in long-term care facilities

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little’s Coronavirus Financial Advisory Committee (CFAC) approved additional funds today to support community food banks and residents of long-term care facilities. The Idaho Foodbank will receive $2.56 million to serve struggling families across Idaho, and Idaho’s long-term care facilities will receive an additional $10 million to cover their costs in […]

  • August 6, 2020 - Idaho directing millions of dollars to the safe reopening of schools

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little emphasized once again today the importance of getting Idaho students back into schools for in-person instruction while highlighting the millions of dollars the state has directed to schools for safe reopening. “The unprecedented amount of money we’re directing to the safe reopening of schools is helping to make schools […]

  • August 5, 2020 - Gov. Little to call special legislative session

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today he will call the Idaho Legislature into a special legislative session the week of Aug. 24. Governor Little, legislative leadership, and members of the House and Senate will continue discussions about the specific topics that will be addressed during the special session, which could include the November […]

  • July 31, 2020 - Idaho supports thousands of businesses and citizens during pandemic

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little reported today on the success of several programs that have supported Idaho businesses and citizens during the COVID-19 pandemic. Idaho Rebound Cash Grants for small businesses – More than $75 million was distributed to more than 8,700 Idaho small businesses in cash payments of up to $10,000. The Idaho […]

  • July 24, 2020 - OPINION: Idaho state budget well positioned to handle ongoing impacts of COVID-19

    By Governor Brad Little Idaho just ended its fiscal year with a surplus nearly three times what was expected before COVID-19. How, in the middle of a global pandemic, did we manage to do that? Through conservative principles of governing. In late March, shortly after the first coronavirus case was confirmed in Idaho, I asked […]