Press Releases

  • March 25, 2020 - Governor Little issues statewide stay-home order, signs extreme emergency declaration

    Boise, Idaho – Following the guidance of Idaho’s public health experts, Governor Brad Little issued a statewide stay-home order today for all Idahoans. He also signed an extreme emergency declaration, which allows the state to more effectively increase health care capacity, take steps to reduce and slow coronavirus spread, and take rapid and decisive steps to improve the condition of…

  • March 23, 2020 - Governor Little rolls out latest actions to further prepare Idaho for coronavirus, ease burdens on citizens

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little signed two proclamations today – one lifting restrictions in 125 administrative rules to increase healthcare provider capacity and reduce barriers to healthcare access and another extending the state income tax filing and payment deadline to June 15, 2020. “Last week, I directed all state agencies to review their administrative rules to identify opportunities to…

  • March 23, 2020 - Idaho small businesses impacted by coronavirus can now access federal disaster loans

    Boise, Idaho – Following Governor Brad Little’s request, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced Friday it is now offering low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to Idaho small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19). “Small business is the backbone of our economy, and that’s why I requested additional resources for…

  • March 19, 2020 - Governor Little issues statement on news of community spread of coronavirus in Blaine County

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little issued the following statement after limited community spread was detected in Blaine County this afternoon. “My office and members of my Coronavirus Working Group are fully engaged with the South Central Public Health District, Blaine County Commissioners, and mayors in that area to ensure a strong response is in place. Our number one priority…

  • March 18, 2020 - American Red Cross blood donations needed

    Boise, Idaho – The American Red Cross is facing a severe blood shortage as many blood drives have been cancelled across the country due to coronavirus concerns. Governor Brad Little is calling on Idahoans to make appointments to donate blood as soon as they can. “As a long-time blood donor and supporter of the American Red Cross, I urge healthy…

  • March 18, 2020 - Idaho wants to hear from small businesses impacted by coronavirus

    Businesses impacted may be eligible for SBA Disaster Economic Injury Loan Assistance Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced the State of Idaho is seeking responses from small, non-farm businesses across Idaho whose operations and ability to conduct business have been disrupted by the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The information received will determine whether impacted businesses will be eligible for…

  • March 18, 2020 - Idaho adopts latest federal guidance to prevent coronavirus spread

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today that Idaho is adopting the latest guidance from the White House and U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to slow the spread of coronavirus. Idaho is currently reporting nine confirmed cases of coronavirus. Counties with confirmed cases include Ada, Blaine, Madison and Teton. Public health officials said there is no…

  • March 17, 2020 - OPINION: History will remember our reaction to coronavirus, so let’s be there for each other

    By Governor Brad Little I’ve been talking to many Idahoans about the 2019 novel coronavirus. Everyone has an opinion, and most people are doing their best to stay healthy and prevent others from getting sick. The situation with coronavirus is changing hourly, and history will remember our reaction to it. I want history to remember that Idahoans were there for…

  • March 13, 2020 - Governor Little issues statement following first confirmed case of coronavirus in Idaho

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little issued the following statement today in response to the first confirmed case of 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Idaho. The case was confirmed this afternoon, and more details are included in the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare news release below. Governor Little held a news conference with public health officials at 5 p.m.…

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