Press Releases
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May 28, 2020 - Protocols now available for indoor movie theatres, safe campgrounds
Boise, Idaho – Protocols are now available for movie theatres to follow in order to open in Stage 3 of the Idaho Rebounds plan to safely and responsibly open Idaho’s economy in stages. Governor Little announced today that he moved up the opening of movie theatres two weeks early, from Stage 4 to Stage 3. Guidance was also added for…
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May 27, 2020 - Guidance now available for safe gatherings
Boise, Idaho – State and local public health experts created a new guidance document to assist with decisions about gatherings during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Interim Guidance for Safe Gatherings and Public Events in Idaho document is available at https://rebound.idaho.gov/business-specific-protocols-for-opening/. The document addresses how to plan for safe gatherings in the various stages of the Idaho Rebounds plan, and beyond.…
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May 22, 2020 - Idaho rolls out new COVID-19 testing strategy to protect lives, preserve healthcare capacity, rebound economy
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today that the Testing Task Force assembled one month ago has completed its recommendations. “A strong economic rebound can only occur with a combination of efforts, and expanded and targeted testing is a big part of our strategy,” Governor Little said. “We have an impressive team of very capable local clinical and laboratory…
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May 21, 2020 - For first time in 38 years, Idaho state government won’t borrow money to support cash flow, saving taxpayer dollars
Boise, Idaho – Under the direction of Governor Brad Little and State Treasurer Julie Ellsworth, the State of Idaho will not borrow money in the bond market to meet anticipated cash flow requirements for the current fiscal year. This is the first year since 1982 that the Idaho State Treasurer will not issue a State of Idaho Tax Anticipation Note…
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May 21, 2020 - OPINION: Idaho’s economic rebound hinges on the safety and confidence of consumers and employees
By Governor Brad Little As more and more businesses are opening their doors, many Idahoans have been eager to get out of the house and get back to work. I’m grateful to see my friends and neighbors feeling confident about returning to work and visiting businesses again. But there remain many other Idahoans with earnest concern about the effect coronavirus…
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May 18, 2020 - Protocols now available for opening bars, outdoor pools, onboarding seasonal workers
Boise, Idaho – Protocols are now available for bars/breweries/wineries/distilleries and outdoor pools/splashpads/waterparks to open in Stage 3 of the Idaho Rebounds plan to safely and responsibly open Idaho’s economy. Protocols for onboarding seasonal or temporary workers were also added. Consumer and employee confidence is needed in order for Idaho’s economy to rebound more quickly. Businesses opening their doors in various…
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May 18, 2020 - Gov. Little extends cash grants to self-employed
Boise, Idaho – Self-employed individuals economically impacted by COVID-19 now may be eligible to receive up to $7,500 in cash support through the Idaho Rebound cash grants for small businesses. The Governor’s Coronavirus Financial Advisory Committee on Friday approved the eligibility expansion to the self-employed. “Idaho made $300 million available in cash support to small businesses – more than any…
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May 14, 2020 - Small businesses can access 30-day supply of PPE as state opens for Stage 2 of Idaho Rebounds plan Saturday
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today that small businesses have a new resource to access masks, gloves, and sanitizer as the state enters Stage 2 of the four-stage Idaho Rebounds plan to safely and responsibly open Idaho’s economy. Idaho small businesses can obtain a 30-day supply of personal protective equipment (PPE) for their employees and patrons at supplies.idaho.gov.…
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May 11, 2020 - White House highlights Idaho as leader in reopening plans and distribution of federal relief funds
Boise, Idaho – The White House is highlighting Idaho as a leader among states for our plans to safely and responsibly reopen the economy and for how we are allocating federal relief funds. “In recent media events and during meetings with state leaders, President Trump, Vice President Mike Pence, and White House officials have called out Idaho as an example…
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May 7, 2020 - Gov. Little appeals to U.S. Supreme Court to stop transgender inmate’s sex-reassignment surgery
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today that the State of Idaho has appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a decision of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ordering the state to provide Idaho inmate Adree Edmo with sex-reassignment surgery. “At my direction, the State of Idaho has filed the necessary petitions with the U.S. Supreme Court…