Press Releases

  • February 18, 2021 - Gov. Little issues expanded statement on dam removal proposal

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little issued an expanded statement today on the proposal from Congressman Mike Simpson related to salmon recovery and dam removal.  “My position on the lower Snake River Dams has not changed. I remain unconvinced that breaching the dams is a silver bullet for salmon recovery. Breaching the dams would have devastating impacts on Idahoans and…

  • February 12, 2021 - OPINION: Idaho prioritizes clean, plentiful water to build Idaho’s future

    By Governor Brad Little There is nothing more essential to our health and way of life – or Idaho’s future – than clean, plentiful water. The availability of water has transformed much of our state from a desert into an abundant agricultural landscape that supports tens of thousands of Idahoans and their livelihoods. Across Idaho, water is the building block…

  • February 8, 2021 - New COVID-19 vaccine administration transparency data now live

    Boise, Idaho – New COVID-19 vaccine administration transparency data that the Governor promised Idahoans in his Jan. 28 executive order is now live. The new tool, available at this link, shows the number of COVID-19 vaccine doses that individual providers and local public health districts have been allocated and the number of doses that remain for them to administer. The…

  • February 5, 2021 - OPINION: Building Idaho’s future requires looking forward, not back

    By Governor Brad Little I am sure glad to live in Idaho. We have a proud history and bright future ahead. We have the strongest economy in the nation. We have one of the best employment rates in the country. We have been open longer than almost every other state during the pandemic and added thousands of employers during 2020,…

  • February 5, 2021 - January revenues blow past projections again, demonstrating Idaho’s continued economic strength

    Boise, Idaho - Idaho’s economy continues to strengthen, with Idaho leading states for the best financial shape and January revenue figures beating the forecast by $58.5 million. It marks the seventh straight month that the state’s economy outperformed projections. “An open economy, relentless focus on fiscal conservatism, quick action throughout the pandemic, and Idahoans’ preventive actions against COVID-19 have positioned…

  • February 3, 2021 - Gov. Little issues half-staff flag directive in honor of three guardsmen killed

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little has ordered flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of the three Idaho Army National Guard pilots killed in a helicopter crash near Boise Tuesday night. "Our hearts are heavy today as we mourn the loss of three brave and talented pilots killed during service to our state and nation. Their tragic deaths…

  • February 2, 2021 - Idaho advances to Stage 3 as COVID-19 case counts, hospitalizations decline

    Boise, Idaho – After weeks of declining COVID-19 case counts and hospitalizations, Governor Brad Little announced today that statewide metrics justify returning to Stage 3 of the Idaho Rebounds plan. “When we moved back to Stage 2 in November, case counts were spiking and hospitals were bracing for the worst. Today, thanks to our collective good efforts, those case counts…

  • January 29, 2021 - New online tool helps Idahoans learn when, where to receive COVID-19 vaccine

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today the State of Idaho launched a new COVID-19 vaccination information web page to help Idahoans more easily find information on when and where to get vaccinated and what to expect when they get to their appointment. The new web page is https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/health-wellness/diseases-conditions/covid-19. “The rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine in Idaho is my…

  • January 22, 2021 - OPINION: Idaho Legislature’s actions threaten vaccine rollout and Idaho’s prosperity

    By Governor Brad Little My fellow Idahoans, throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, as your Governor I have worked hard to protect lives and critical health care capacity for the entire state while keeping families safe and businesses and schools open. Every decision has been a balancing act, and while the pandemic response has not been perfect, I do believe we achieved…

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