Press Releases
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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…
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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…
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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…
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June 17, 2020 - More details available on Return to Work bonuses, Idaho’s conservative approach to strengthening workforce, continuing strong economic rebound, saving taxpayer dollars
Boise, Idaho – Additional program details were made available today on the Idaho Return to Work bonuses, Idaho’s approach to counteracting enhanced federal benefits that disincentivize workers returning to jobs. “All Idaho businesses are now able to open their doors safely, and jobs are coming back. The Return to Work bonuses are based on a fundamental conservative principle – we…
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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.”…
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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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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…