Press Releases

  • April 14, 2020 - Idaho lenders now processing Paycheck Protection Program applications from small businesses

    Boise, Idaho – Idaho lenders, in partnership with the Small Business Administration (SBA), are now accepting Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) applications. “Idahoans employed by small businesses need to be able to readily step back into the workforce, and the Paycheck Protection Program helps ensure that can happen,” Governor Little said. “The statewide stay-home order is working to slow the spread…

  • April 14, 2020 - Governor Little visits medical supplies stockpile, updates Idaho on PPE levels

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little visited the staging area in Boise this morning where Idaho is accepting and distributing hundreds of thousands of medical supplies provided by private donors, the federal government, and other sources. “Right now, Idaho has enough personal protective equipment for our healthcare workers’ needs, and we are continuing to secure more medical supplies to further…

  • April 10, 2020 - OPINION: Easter is a time to focus on faith, family, and fellowship

    By Governor Brad Little For Christians in Idaho and throughout the world, Easter Sunday culminates a Holy Week when we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. People of faith naturally call upon God during times of distress, including now as we are experiencing a worldwide pandemic caused by COVID-19. Coronavirus has certainly changed our world temporarily – the way we…

  • April 7, 2020 - Governor Little appoints Patrick Malloy as Ada County Commissioner

    BOISE, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today his appointment of Patrick Malloy as Ada County Commissioner. “Patrick’s dedication to the people and prosperity of Ada County makes him an excellent candidate to fill this role,” Governor Little said. Malloy serves as the first vice chair of the Ada County Republicans. Malloy will hold the seat until a newly elected…

  • March 30, 2020 - Idaho’s primary election to remain on May 19, will be conducted by mail

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little and Secretary of State Lawerence Denney announced today there will be no change in Idaho’s primary election date of May 19. The election will be conducted by mail pursuant to the existing laws for absentee voting due to concerns about the spread of coronavirus. The move is necessary after it became clear that sufficient…

  • 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…

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