Press Releases
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October 15, 2020 - Gov. Little urges personal responsibility to slow COVID-19 spread
Boise, Idaho – As COVID-19 cases increase in communities across Idaho, Governor Brad Little urged Idahoans to ramp up personal actions to slow the spread of the virus to protect lives and our economic prosperity. “Our personal actions work better to slow the spread of coronavirus than anything else. Our personal actions are free of cost and a minor sacrifice…
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October 9, 2020 - Idaho on track for historic state budget surplus, Gov. Little cautions Idahoans about COVID-19 spread
Boise, Idaho – A strong and open economy, Idahoans’ preventive actions against COVID-19, and other steps have positioned Idaho to potentially achieve the largest state budget surplus in Idaho history, but Governor Brad Little warned Idahoans to ramp up personal actions to prevent virus spread in order to protect lives, keep schools open, and continue our economic momentum. “I am…
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October 5, 2020 - Majority of Idaho property taxpayers will benefit from Gov. Little’s Public Safety Initiative
Boise, Idaho – Forty-two cities and counties will participate in Governor Brad Little's $125 million plan that uses federal coronavirus relief funds to cover local public safety personnel salaries and gives cities and counties the opportunity to pass on the savings to property taxpayers. Last week was the deadline for cities and counties to formally opt in to the Public…
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October 2, 2020 - Higher education benefits from major financial support during pandemic
Boise, Idaho – The Governor’s Coronavirus Financial Advisory Committee (CFAC) voted today to direct another $6 million in federal relief funds to higher education in Idaho, bringing the total financial support from federal COVID funds for the public institutions this year to $54.4 million. “Idaho’s institutions of higher education play a huge role in our state’s economic prosperity, and it…
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October 1, 2020 - COVID-19 vaccine distribution planning underway in Idaho
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little and public health officials today outlined the steps Idaho is taking to work with the federal government on distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine. “The availability of a safe, effective COVID-19 vaccine is one of the biggest hurdles in getting our lives closer to normal. We’re proud that the United States is taking a leadership…
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September 30, 2020 - Next Steps Idaho connects students and adults to careers
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little is calling on Idahoans of all ages to explore easy-to-find training and college and career opportunities on the recently upgraded web site NextSteps.Idaho.Gov, which now includes not only information for high school students but also adult workers looking for new training or a career change. “Our investments in resources that help Idaho students and…
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September 23, 2020 - Gov. Little’s statement on firefighter death in Idaho
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little issued the following statement today: “Tragically, a firefighter died when the single engine air tanker he was flying crashed during initial attack operations on the Schill Fire near Emmett Tuesday. Our hearts are heavy. The death of a firefighter is felt deeply and emotionally in the firefighting community. Pray for comfort for the pilot's…
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September 23, 2020 - OPINION: Together, Idaho and President Trump are taking action to support small business
By Governor Brad Little It’s National Small Business Week, a fitting time to reflect on the ways President Donald Trump and the State of Idaho are supporting small business – the backbone of our economy. We’ve been working with President Trump and his administration to put people over paperwork by reducing the volume and cost of regulation. President Trump created…
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September 21, 2020 - Governor Little appoints Jeff McCray as Idaho Tax Commission Chairman
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today the appointment of Jeff McCray as chairman of the Idaho State Tax Commission. “Jeff’s history of success and experience with Idaho business, operations, and community make him uniquely qualified to fill this important role,” Governor Little said. “I have no doubt he will continue to ensure the highest standards of fairness and…
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September 21, 2020 - Risch, Little Recognize Idaho Resilience during National Small Business Week
WASHINGTON – During a year that’s been unlike any other, U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Idaho Governor Brad Little hailed the kick-off of National Small Business Week and the strength and tenacity of Idaho’s small business owners. This year’s National Small Business Week, which will be hosted online by the U.S. Small Business Administration, seeks to celebrate the small…