Gov. Little recognizes Idaho hospitality workers with Lifetime Achievement Award in Travel and Tourism

October 26, 2021 - Gov. Little recognizes Idaho hospitality workers with Lifetime Achievement Award in Travel and Tourism

Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced he awarded the Governor’s Lifetime Achievement Award in Travel and Tourism to Idaho hospitality workers collectively. “Historically this award has recognized an individual who’s made unmatched contributions to the industry. However, this year, exceptional contributions have come from many. The cooks, servers and bartenders taking care of more […]

October 13, 2021 - Gov. Little proclaims October Idaho Health Care Worker Appreciation Month

Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little on Monday proclaimed the month of October “Idaho Health Care Worker Appreciation Month,” and encouraged all Idahoans to seek out the health care workers in their lives and communities and show their respect, appreciation, and support for the sacrifices health care workers are making to get us through an […]

September 29, 2021 - Monoclonal antibody treatments save lives, reduce hospitalizations but not meant as alternative to COVID-19 vaccine

Coeur d’Alene, Idaho – Governor Brad Little toured a state-sponsored monoclonal antibody treatment facility in Coeur d’Alene today to highlight the effectiveness of the treatments in saving lives and reducing hospitalizations, but cautioned they are not meant as an alternative to receiving the safe COVID-19 vaccine. “Monoclonal antibody treatments are one more tool in our […]

September 24, 2021 - OPINION: Biden’s vaccine mandate is not the solution

By Governor Brad Little Americans are deeply divided on COVID-19 and the response to it. Public health has turned political, there’s no doubt about it. But the situation playing out in hospitals across the country isn’t up for debate. There are more patients in need of critical care in Idaho than ever before in our […]

September 21, 2021 - Idaho directs more aid to hospitals overwhelmed with COVID-19 patients

Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced Idaho will direct an additional $10 million in relief dollars to address the growing needs in Idaho hospitals, primary and urgent care clinics, and skilled nursing facilities due to the recent surge in COVID-19 patients needing care. “We have taken many steps to preserve access to healthcare during […]

September 17, 2021 - Idaho leaders detail legal issues with federal vaccine mandate, threaten Biden with legal action

Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little, Attorney General Lawrence Wasden, Senate President Pro Tempore Chuck Winder, and House Speaker Scott Bedke sent a letter to President Joe Biden today detailing the flaws with the President’s federal vaccine mandate on private business and threatened legal action if he does not rescind the directive. “One size fits […]

September 10, 2021 - Idaho exploring legal action against Biden’s COVID-19 plan

Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little issued the following expanded statement today regarding President Joe Biden’s plan to fine private employers with 100 or more employees that do not mandate the COVID-19 vaccine or routine testing. “The State of Idaho is exploring legal action to stop President Biden’s unprecedented government overreach into the private sector […]

August 31, 2021 - Gov. Little activates National Guard again, directs hundreds of new medical personnel to help Idaho hospitals overwhelmed with unvaccinated COVID-19 patients

Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today a last-ditch effort to avoid the first-ever activation of statewide crisis standards of care by adding hundreds of new medical personnel for Idaho hospitals, but he said the real solution to the crisis is more Idahoans choosing to receive the safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine. Nearly all […]

August 26, 2021 - Gov. Little launches COVID-19 antibody treatment centers, directs relief funds to increase hospital capacity

Boise, Idaho – As Idaho hospitals continue to be overwhelmed with unvaccinated COVID-19 patients, limiting healthcare access for everyone, Governor Brad Little announced today he is taking additional steps to assist Idahoans and relieve the growing burden on our healthcare system. Three COVID-19 monoclonal antibody treatment facilities will be stood up in North Idaho, eastern […]

August 24, 2021 - Gov. Little, Attorney General Wasden announce intent to join national opioid settlements

Settlements total $26 billion, including up to $119 million for Idaho (Boise, Idaho) – Attorney General Lawrence Wasden and Governor Brad Little have announced their intention to have Idaho join two national opioid settlements, totaling up to $26 billion. One settlement involves opioid distributors AmerisourceBergen, Cardinal Health, and McKesson. The other involves opioid manufacturer Johnson […]

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