Press Releases

  • August 5, 2020 - Gov. Little to call special legislative session

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today he will call the Idaho Legislature into a special legislative session the week of Aug. 24. Governor Little, legislative leadership, and members of the House and Senate will continue discussions about the specific topics that will be addressed during the special session, which could include the November general election and liability reform…

  • July 31, 2020 - Idaho supports thousands of businesses and citizens during pandemic

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little reported today on the success of several programs that have supported Idaho businesses and citizens during the COVID-19 pandemic. Idaho Rebound Cash Grants for small businesses – More than $75 million was distributed to more than 8,700 Idaho small businesses in cash payments of up to $10,000. The Idaho Rebound Cash Grants helped the…

  • July 30, 2020 - Governor Little applauds U.S. Supreme Court decision upholding Idaho’s election sovereignty

    Boise, Idaho – The following is a statement from Governor Brad Little regarding the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that Reclaim Idaho must stop collecting signatures for a fall ballot initiative: “I am pleased that the Supreme Court upheld Idaho’s sovereignty over its election and initiative processes. It is important that initiatives follow the laws set by the Idaho Legislature so…

  • July 24, 2020 - OPINION: Idaho state budget well positioned to handle ongoing impacts of COVID-19

    By Governor Brad Little Idaho just ended its fiscal year with a surplus nearly three times what was expected before COVID-19. How, in the middle of a global pandemic, did we manage to do that? Through conservative principles of governing. In late March, shortly after the first coronavirus case was confirmed in Idaho, I asked state government agencies to do…

  • July 24, 2020 - Additional funds to cover COVID-19 testing for school staff, more supplies to open schools safely

    Boise, Idaho - Governor Brad Little's Coronavirus Financial Advisory Committee approved an additional $40 million today to increase and improve COVID-19 testing in Idaho and an additional $10 million to equip schools with supplies needed to open safely. "Our number one focus is to get our kids back in school safely for in-person instruction, and the additional funds approved today…

  • July 23, 2020 - Gov. Little highlights state-local collaboration in COVID-19 response during statewide media events

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little joined public health district directors today during statewide media events to highlight the strong state-local collaboration taking place in Idaho’s response to COVID-19. “When it comes to our public health response, our plans for school reopening, and our support for businesses across Idaho, we are focused on working closely with local officials and local…

  • July 20, 2020 - Gov. Little applauds federal court decision supporting Idaho health insurance option

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little applauded a federal court decision that supports Idaho’s approach for Enhanced Short-term Plans, a healthcare insurance option that provides better protection against preexisting condition exclusions and more robust benefits in areas where traditional short-term plans have fallen short. “Many Idaho families have been priced out of Affordable Care Act coverage, and the D.C. Circuit…

  • July 16, 2020 - Gov. Little meets with President Trump, White House officials on regulatory innovation, COVID-19

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little spent today at the White House meeting with President Donald Trump and Trump administration officials on topics that included cutting government red tape to support America’s economic rebound, the availability of COVID-19 testing supplies for Idaho, Mountain Home Air Force Base, and others. The Governor’s schedule included: Regulatory Innovation and Cutting Red Tape Announcement…

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