Category: Economy
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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 […]
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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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December 11, 2019 - OPINION: Now, more than ever, we need support for Trump’s trade agreement with Canada and Mexico
By Governor Brad Little It’s been over a year since the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) was signed and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi motioned for the trade agreement to be brought to the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives for a vote. Finally, Speaker Pelosi and Congressional Democrats listened to Americans, dozens of Governors from […]
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November 1, 2019 - Governor’s trade mission to Taiwan and Hong Kong opens doors to trade opportunities for Idaho businesses
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little returned earlier this week from a nine-day trade mission to Taiwan and Hong Kong. The trip was his first official trade mission as Idaho’s 33rd Governor. Taiwan is Idaho’s second largest export destination, and companies there bought more than $675 million in Idaho products in 2018. Hong Kong is […]
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October 18, 2019 - Governor Little departs for his first official trade mission to Taiwan and Hong Kong
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little departs tonight for Taiwan and Hong Kong on his first official trade mission as Idaho’s 33rd Governor. First Lady Teresa Little, Idaho Department of Commerce Director Tom Kealey, and Idaho State Department of Agriculture Director Celia Gould will join the Governor on the nine-day trade mission. Taiwan is Idaho’s […]
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October 15, 2019 - OPINION: Expanding research and innovation in eastern Idaho benefits the whole state
By Governor Brad Little As our economy evolves and we position ourselves to remain competitive with 49 other states and countries across the globe, our ability to develop and attract a skilled, educated workforce becomes increasingly important. Idaho’s students and workforce must possess the skills to fill every level of need, from vocational graduates performing […]
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October 10, 2019 - OPINION: The future of work in Idaho
By Governor Brad Little Today’s students are tomorrow’s workforce, and they will have to adapt to change in their careers more than any other generation before them. In a word, they will have to be agile. Technological advances and the anticipated automation of more jobs down the road mean families, schools, and colleges must push […]
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September 24, 2019 - Idaho, Taiwan Flour Millers sign $576 million wheat deal, Governor announces upcoming trade mission to Taiwan
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little joined representatives of the Idaho Wheat Commission and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Seattle in the State Capitol today to sign a letter of intent for the Taiwan Flour Mills Association to purchase U.S. wheat over the next two years, a deal valued at $576 million. Governor […]