Category: Economy
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June 9, 2020 - ONE Idaho initiative highlights resilience and ingenuity of Idahoans
Show support for a safe, healthy, and open Idaho by taking the ONE Idaho Pledge BOISE, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today the launch of ONE Idaho, an initiative to highlight the resilience and adaptability of Idaho businesses, employees and consumers as the state moves through stages of reopening and rebounding. “Idaho’s economy will […]
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June 5, 2020 - Gov. Little to offer back-to-work cash bonuses
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today his plan to offer up to $1,500 cash to Idahoans who return to work. More than 60-percent of Americans who are out of work due to the coronavirus pandemic earn more with the enhanced unemployment benefits than their normal wages. The enhanced benefits are set to expire […]
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May 22, 2020 - Idaho rolls out new COVID-19 testing strategy to protect lives, preserve healthcare capacity, rebound economy
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today that the Testing Task Force assembled one month ago has completed its recommendations. “A strong economic rebound can only occur with a combination of efforts, and expanded and targeted testing is a big part of our strategy,” Governor Little said. “We have an impressive team of very […]
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May 21, 2020 - OPINION: Idaho’s economic rebound hinges on the safety and confidence of consumers and employees
By Governor Brad Little As more and more businesses are opening their doors, many Idahoans have been eager to get out of the house and get back to work. I’m grateful to see my friends and neighbors feeling confident about returning to work and visiting businesses again. But there remain many other Idahoans with earnest […]
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May 18, 2020 - Gov. Little extends cash grants to self-employed
Boise, Idaho – Self-employed individuals economically impacted by COVID-19 now may be eligible to receive up to $7,500 in cash support through the Idaho Rebound cash grants for small businesses. The Governor’s Coronavirus Financial Advisory Committee on Friday approved the eligibility expansion to the self-employed. “Idaho made $300 million available in cash support to small […]
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May 11, 2020 - White House highlights Idaho as leader in reopening plans and distribution of federal relief funds
Boise, Idaho – The White House is highlighting Idaho as a leader among states for our plans to safely and responsibly reopen the economy and for how we are allocating federal relief funds. “In recent media events and during meetings with state leaders, President Trump, Vice President Mike Pence, and White House officials have called […]
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April 30, 2020 - Gov. Little plans to distribute $300 million in cash grants to small businesses as state enters Stage 1 of reopening
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced plans today for more than 30,000 Idaho small businesses to receive Idaho Rebound cash grants, a $300 million investment in Idaho’s small business employers. “No other state in the country is putting up a larger amount from the Coronavirus Relief Fund to help small businesses with cash support,” […]
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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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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 […]