Press Releases

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • April 17, 2020 - OPINION: President’s plan to responsibly reopen the economy in phases is underway in Idaho

    By Governor Brad Little President Donald Trump laid out new guidelines last night that align with Idaho’s approach to responsibly reopen our economy in stages. Like all our previous actions where we followed CDC and Presidential guidance, the new plan is in lockstep with the approach we have been pursuing in Idaho. On Wednesday, I announced initial steps toward safely…

  • April 16, 2020 - “Recreate Responsibly Idaho” campaign aims to make outdoor recreation safe from coronavirus spread

    Boise, Idaho – Outdoor recreation remains a great way for Idahoans to take care of their physical, mental, and emotional health during the coronavirus situation, but Governor Brad Little and natural resource managers urge everyone to protect their health and the welfare of others while hiking, biking, fishing or doing other activities. Recreate Responsibly Idaho is new campaign that offers…

  • April 15, 2020 - Governor Little charts path to prosperity, extends statewide stay-home order to April 30 with exceptions

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today that he is extending the statewide stay-home order to April 30, with exceptions for operations of formerly “non-essential” businesses, facilities, and services and new restrictions related to nonresident travel into the state. “Idaho will be better positioned for a strong economic comeback because we are making difficult changes in how we live…

  • 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…

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