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  • September 1, 2020 - Idaho to begin payments for Trump’s Lost Wages program this week

    Boise, Idaho – The State of Idaho will begin making payments this week for the Trump Administration’s new conservative plan to offer extended unemployment benefits in order to continue Idaho’s economic rebound. “Idaho is third among states for lowest unemployment rates, thanks to the investments and creativity of Idaho’s businesses in safely reopening,” Governor Little […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 13, 2020 - 10,000 Return to Work bonuses sought during first day of opening

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced that more than 10,000 Idaho Return to Work bonuses were sought for employees by nearly 2,000 Idaho businesses today – the first day of the application window opening. “The incredibly strong response from employers in our Return to Work Bonuses indicates businesses absolutely need this incentive in order […]

  • July 13, 2020 - Gov. Little seeks applicants for Economic Advisory Council

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little and the Idaho Department of Commerce are seeking applicants for the Economic Advisory Council, the group that outlines goals and objectives that further economic development within the state. Vacancies are open for residents of Region 2 – Latah, Clearwater, Nez Perce, Lewis or Idaho counties – and residents of […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]