Press Releases
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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…
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May 6, 2020 - Protocols now available for indoor gyms, recreational facilities
Boise, Idaho – Protocols are now available for indoor gym and recreational facilities managers to implement in order to open in stage 2 of the Idaho Rebounds plan. Stage 2 is set to begin May 16 if Idaho is able to meet criteria to advance to the next stage of the four-stage plan to reopen Idaho’s economy safely. To date,…
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May 6, 2020 - Idaho partners with Battelle to decontaminate N95 masks at no cost
BOISE, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today that Battelle will decontaminate N95 masks, strengthening the state’s ability to protect healthcare workers as they treat COVID-19 positive patients across the state. On April 10, Battelle was awarded a contract by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) on behalf of the U.S Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Federal…
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May 5, 2020 - General and business-specific protocols for opening available
Boise, Idaho – General and business-specific protocols for opening in various stages of the four-stage Idaho Rebounds plan have been added to the Rebound.Idaho.Gov website. To date, the following protocols are available. Additional business-specific protocols will be added as they are made available. Stage 1 – General Business Stage 1 – Daycare Stage 1 – Youth Activities Stage 1 –…
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May 4, 2020 - Gov. Little announces criteria, timelines for small businesses to apply for Idaho Rebound cash grants
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today the full eligibility criteria and process for small businesses to apply for an Idaho Rebound cash grant. Governor Little announced last week that $300 million in cash grants will be made available to Idaho small businesses impacted by COVID-19. No other state in the country is putting up more money in direct…
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May 1, 2020 - New emergency grants now available for childcare business owners
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today a new Idaho Child Care Emergency Grant to provide childcare business owners with the financial resources to reopen and continue operating during the COVID-19 pandemic. “As we begin the staged reopening of Idaho and our residents return to their places of work, I want to make sure they have consistent care for…
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April 30, 2020 - Gov. Little plans to distribute $300 million in cash grants to small businesses as state enters Stage 1 of reopening
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced plans today for more than 30,000 Idaho small businesses to receive Idaho Rebound cash grants, a $300 million investment in Idaho’s small business employers. “No other state in the country is putting up a larger amount from the Coronavirus Relief Fund to help small businesses with cash support,” Governor Little said. “Small businesses…
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April 24, 2020 - Gov. Little extends emergency declarations, waives more regulations amid COVID-19
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little issued two new proclamations this week – one extending his previous declarations for a disaster emergency and extreme emergency for the State of Idaho due to COVID-19 and another waiving additional regulations. Extending the disaster emergency and extreme emergency declarations continues the activation of the Idaho Emergency Operations Plan, allows the state more flexibility…
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April 24, 2020 - Gov. Little taps local clinical, laboratory, research experts to create testing strategy moving forward
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today a new public-private task force to create a COVID-19 testing strategy for the State of Idaho moving forward. “The staged reopening of our economy can only occur with a combination of efforts, and expanded and targeted testing is a big part of our strategy,” Governor Little said. “We are on the verge…
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April 23, 2020 - Idaho Rebounds: Gov. Little outlines new plans in path to prosperity
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced new plans today to help Idaho rebound from the economic impacts of coronavirus. “Idaho will be better positioned for a strong economic rebound because of the difficult changes we are making in the short-term,” Governor Little said. “Like everyone, I want our economy back up and running as soon as possible, but we…