Press Releases

  • December 11, 2020 - Gov. Little increases Idaho National Guard response to battle COVID-19

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little authorized an increase in Idaho National Guard support from 100 to up to 250 personnel serving on active duty in an effort to enhance medical capacity and COVID-19 response throughout Idaho. The authorization comes nearly a month after his executive order mobilizing 100 personnel for 30 days, coinciding with the public health order rolling…

  • December 10, 2020 - Gov. Little explains Crisis Standards of Care, highlights steps to address hospital constraints

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little explained today that Idahoans can expect diminished healthcare access if the State of Idaho must activate the Crisis Standards of Care, and he outlined many of the actions the state has taken to address the constraints facing hospitals due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The State of Idaho would activate Crisis Standards of Care if…

  • December 10, 2020 - Gov. Little joins with Idaho GOP in supporting Texas lawsuit on election integrity

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today he proudly stands with the Idaho Republican Party in supporting Texas in its efforts to ensure American's elections meet the highest standards and expectations of the U.S. Constitution, and he will file an amicus brief in support of the lawsuit.  "Idaho's elections are safe and secure, and we expect the same of…

  • December 4, 2020 - Idaho lawyer Brady Hall to serve as General Counsel for Governor’s Office

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today the hiring of Idaho lawyer Brady Hall to serve as General Counsel for the Office of the Governor. “Brady will serve Idahoans well in his new role as General Counsel for my office and a member of my leadership team. He is an experienced and skilled attorney. I look forward to his…

  • November 25, 2020 - OPINION: Thanksgiving is our opportunity to celebrate freedom by showing love to others

    By Governor Brad Little Thanksgiving is one of the most patriotic holidays we celebrate as Americans. Four hundred years ago this month, a group of passengers landed the Mayflower after a months-long journey across the sea to start a new life. The Pilgrims stepped foot onto what would become the greatest country in the world – the ultimate reward for…

  • November 19, 2020 - Capitol Christmas Tree to be moved November 23

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little and First Lady Teresa Little invite Idahoans to view the Idaho State Capitol’s Christmas Tree and Capitol Christmas decorations beginning the week of November 23. “COVID-19 has adjusted the way we do things this year,” Governor Little said. “Though we will forego a formal Capitol Christmas Tree lighting ceremony, we invite you and your…

  • November 13, 2020 - Gov. Little calls on National Guard to help in pandemic response as Idaho rolls back to modified Stage 2

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little signed an executive order today mobilizing the Idaho National Guard to help the pandemic response in new ways, and he signed a new statewide public health order rolling Idaho back into a modified Stage 2 of the Idaho Rebounds plan. Healthcare leaders say they are weeks away from having to ration care because too many healthcare workers are out sick…

  • November 9, 2020 - OPINION: It’s our turn to protect veterans from a new enemy – COVID-19

    By Governor Brad Little America’s veterans have gone to war for centuries to protect us from enemies overseas. They have endured loss of friends, loss of limbs, and loss of mental and emotional security to protect us. Now our veterans need us. They need us to protect them from a new enemy stealing lives right here in our state –…

  • October 30, 2020 - CyberStart America encourages Idaho Students to pursue cybersecurity education

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today the state’s participation in CyberStart America - an innovative, online cybersecurity competition sponsored by the National Cyber Scholarship Foundation and the SANS Institute and supported by the Idaho National Laboratory. “My administration is focused on advancing Idaho’s education system so our talented young students have the opportunity to pursue technical careers in Idaho…

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