Press Releases

  • April 7, 2021 - Gov. Little bans ‘vaccine passports’ in Idaho

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little signed an executive order today banning any State of Idaho governmental entity from requiring so-called “vaccine passports” – or proof of COVID-19 vaccination for citizens to receive public services or access facilities. “Idahoans should be given the choice to receive the vaccine. We should not violate Idahoans’ personal freedoms by requiring them to receive…

  • March 26, 2021 - Gov. Little to host statewide Sustainable Transportation Funding Roundtables

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today he will host Sustainable Transportation Funding Roundtables with businesses and local leaders across Idaho next week. Governor Little will travel to north Idaho, eastern Idaho, and the west Treasure Valley next week to meet with businesses and local officials about their need for a sustainable transportation funding solution to deal with Idaho’s…

  • March 24, 2021 - Idaho tax filing deadline to be extended to May 17

    Boise, Idaho – The deadline to file Idaho state income taxes will be extended to May 17 to conform with temporary changes to the federal tax filing deadline. Before recessing for two weeks due to a COVID-19 outbreak, the Idaho Legislature was prepared to advance legislation required to extend the state filing deadline from April 15 to May 17, making…

  • March 24, 2021 - All Idahoans aged 16+ can access COVID-19 vaccine starting April 5

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced his decision today to open up COVID-19 vaccine appointments to all Idahoans aged 16 and older starting April 5. Starting April 5, there will be no prioritization of any group of people. All Idahoans aged 16 and older, regardless of their age, medical condition, or occupation, will be able to receive the COVID-19…

  • March 22, 2021 - “Building Idaho’s Future”: Gov. Little signs bill investing in clean, plentiful water

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little signed Senate Bill 1121 into law last week, the fourth of his “Building Idaho’s Future” bills that make strategic investments in critical state priorities. Senate Bill 1121 directs $50 million to projects that promote clean, plentiful supplies of water for generations to come. “Water is truly the source of life. How we manage –…

  • March 18, 2021 - Gov. Little details path forward for federal American Rescue Plan Act funds in Idaho

    Boise, Idaho – During a press conference today, Governor Brad Little emphasized the need to direct the billions of dollars allocated for Idaho from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) into long-range investments that will benefit our grandchildren – the generation that will have to pay off the massive federal debt. Governor Little said he will work closely with the…

  • March 17, 2021 - “Building Idaho’s Future”: Gov. Little signs bill investing in public buildings

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little signed House Bill 225 into law today, the third of his “Building Idaho’s Future” bills that make strategic investments in critical state priorities. House Bill 225 directs close to $90 million to the state’s Permanent Building Fund to pay for needed projects and repairs in public buildings. “Idaho is in a unique position to…

  • March 16, 2021 - “Building Idaho’s Future”: Gov. Little signs bill investing in outdoor recreation and state parks

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little signed House Bill 204 into law today, the second of his “Building Idaho’s Future” bills that make strategic investments in critical state priorities. House Bill 204 focuses on boosting the economy in rural communities by improving state parks and outdoor recreation opportunities. “More than ever before, Idahoans are turning to the outdoors to recreate,…

  • March 15, 2021 - “Building Idaho’s Future”: Gov. Little signs bill investing in law enforcement

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little signed House Bill 205 into law today, the first of his “Building Idaho’s Future” bills that make strategic investments in critical state priorities. House Bill 205 focused on the needs of law enforcement. “While other places seek to defund the police, I am proud to say that Idaho DEFENDS the police. Idaho ‘backs the…

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