Press Releases

  • July 13, 2020 - 10,000 Return to Work bonuses sought during first day of opening

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced that more than 10,000 Idaho Return to Work bonuses were sought for employees by nearly 2,000 Idaho businesses today – the first day of the application window opening. “The incredibly strong response from employers in our Return to Work Bonuses indicates businesses absolutely need this incentive in order to get their employees back…

  • July 13, 2020 - Gov. Little seeks applicants for Economic Advisory Council

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little and the Idaho Department of Commerce are seeking applicants for the Economic Advisory Council, the group that outlines goals and objectives that further economic development within the state. Vacancies are open for residents of Region 2 – Latah, Clearwater, Nez Perce, Lewis or Idaho counties – and residents of Region 6 – Clark, Fremont,…

  • July 9, 2020 - Gov. Little pushes for in-person instruction in Idaho schools this fall

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little and education leaders rolled out the new Idaho Back to School Framework today, providing guidance to local officials in their decisions about the safe reopening of schools for the 2020-2021 school year. Governor Little emphasized the importance of students returning to school for in-person instruction, and the need for all Idahoans to slow the…

  • June 29, 2020 - OPINION: This Independence Day, let’s unite for a thriving future

    By Governor Brad Little The celebration of Independence Day this year will be unlike any other. Our experience with coronavirus will strip away much of the barbecues and fireworks displays that have traditionally marked Independence Day festivities. I’m saddened about that, but I choose to see an opportunity this year to more deeply reflect on where we’ve been as a…

  • June 25, 2020 - Idaho extends Stage 4 as COVID-19 response becomes more localized across state

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today Idaho will transition to a regional response to COVID-19, and the state did not meet metrics to move out of the final stage of the Idaho Rebounds plan. “The statewide approach to mitigating the spread of COVID-19 three months ago was the right thing to do. Three months ago, testing and contact…

  • June 24, 2020 - Gov. Little statement on first confirmed case in prison

    The following statement can be attributed to Governor Brad Little: “On Wednesday afternoon I was informed that an inmate at the Idaho State Correctional Center tested positive for COVID-19. As one of the last states to have a confirmed coronavirus case in our inmate population, the Idaho Department of Correction has had several months to prepare for a positive case…

  • June 22, 2020 - Gov. Little cuts more red tape, preserves recent healthcare advances moving forward

    Boise, Idaho – Idaho’s unprecedented advances in telehealth and healthcare access this year will be preserved long after COVID-19 with a new executive order Governor Brad Little signed today. “Our loosening of healthcare rules since March helped to increase the use of telehealth services, made licensing easier, and strengthened the capacity of our healthcare workforce – all necessary to help…

  • June 17, 2020 - Governor Little appoints Don Ebert to Fish and Game Commission

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today the appointment of Don Ebert as the Clearwater Region representative on the Idaho Fish and Game Commission. “I am humbled and honored to be appointed to the Fish and Game Commission by Governor Little,” Ebert said. “I look forward to the opportunity to serve him and the citizens of this great state.”…

  • June 17, 2020 - New committees to address fall school reopening and the digital divide

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today the formation of two new committees to create a plan for reopening public schools this fall and a plan to address the “digital divide,” a term that describes the inequity between students’ access to remote learning across Idaho. The committees will support the Governor’s Office and the State Board of Education, which…

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