Press Releases

  • 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…

  • 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…

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