Press Releases
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June 11, 2020 - Protocols now available for long-term care facilities, nightclubs, employers of at-risk people, plus changes to restaurant protocols
Boise, Idaho – Protocols were added today for long-term care facilities, nightclubs, and employers of people who are at greater risk of COVID-19. The protocols for restaurants were also updated to allow for more than six people at a table along with a few other small changes. Consumer and employee confidence is needed in order for Idaho’s economy to rebound…
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June 11, 2020 - Idaho narrowly meets criteria to enter final stage of rebound plan, Idahoans strongly urged to continue following safe practices
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today the state narrowly met criteria to enter the final stage of the Idaho Rebounds plan to safely and responsibly open the economy in stages, highlighting the importance of individuals strengthening their personal actions to slow the spread of COVID-19 in Idaho. “Health and the economy are linked. Our economic rebound cannot occur…
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June 11, 2020 - Up to $200 million approved for new program to support public safety, pass savings onto property taxpayers
Boise, Idaho – The Governor’s Coronavirus Financial Advisory Committee (CFAC) approved today the allocation of up to $200 million for a new program that leverages 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. The move is expected to provide up to $200…
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June 9, 2020 - ONE Idaho initiative highlights resilience and ingenuity of Idahoans
Show support for a safe, healthy, and open Idaho by taking the ONE Idaho Pledge BOISE, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today the launch of ONE Idaho, an initiative to highlight the resilience and adaptability of Idaho businesses, employees and consumers as the state moves through stages of reopening and rebounding. “Idaho’s economy will rebound strongly when 1.7 million…
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June 9, 2020 - Governor Little seeks applicants for Fish and Game Commission
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little is accepting applications for the Salmon Region representative on the Idaho Fish and Game Commission. Commissioner Jerry Meyers of North Fork currently holds the position. His term is set to expire June 30, 2020. Meyers will continue to serve on the Commission until the position is filled. “I want to express my sincere appreciation…
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June 9, 2020 - OPINION: Idaho leans on fiscally conservative principles in coronavirus relief decisions
By Governor Brad Little Idaho was given the chance to once again demonstrate our fiscally conservative values when President Donald Trump and the U.S. Congress directed $1.25 billion to all the smaller states including Idaho in federal coronavirus relief dollars. And we answered the call. We are directing much of those funds back to our citizens and businesses rather than…
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June 8, 2020 - Idaho leverages federal relief funds to cover public safety costs, gives local governments opportunity to transfer up to $200 million in savings to property taxpayers
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little and legislators announced today the state is leveraging federal coronavirus relief funds to cover local public safety personnel salaries, and giving cities and counties the opportunity to pass on the savings to property taxpayers. The move is expected to provide up to $200 million in property tax relief. “Our focus is to support our…
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June 5, 2020 - Gov. Little to offer back-to-work cash bonuses
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today his plan to offer up to $1,500 cash to Idahoans who return to work. More than 60-percent of Americans who are out of work due to the coronavirus pandemic earn more with the enhanced unemployment benefits than their normal wages. The enhanced benefits are set to expire next month, making it even…
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June 3, 2020 - Guidance added for outfitting services in Idaho
Boise, Idaho – Guidance for outfitters to mitigate the risk of COVID-19 to employees, guests and local communities was added today. Consumer and employee confidence is needed in order for Idaho’s economy to rebound more quickly. Businesses opening their doors in various stages of the Idaho Rebounds plan should have operational plans in place to mitigate the risk of spreading…
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May 28, 2020 - Idahoans reminded to continue safe practices as Idaho enters Stage 3 of reopening
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today Idaho has met the criteria to advance to Stage 3 of the Idaho Rebounds plan to safely and responsibly reopen Idaho’s economy. “We are better off in Idaho than elsewhere not because the problem doesn’t exist here but because we’re doing a good job protecting our families, neighbors, and friends,” Governor Little…