Press Releases

  • 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…

  • 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…

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