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Page last updated on January 12th, 2021 at 02:39 pm
Governor Brad Little and public health officials have been preparing for coronavirus since January of 2020 when the first case was confirmed in the United States.
Since then, Governor Little and his administration have taken numerous actions to protect the health and safety of the public while ensuring a strong economic comeback for Idaho businesses and employers.
Governor’s Announcements
- Gov. Little updates Idahoans on COVID-19 vaccine rollout
- Gov. Little launches weekly press briefings on COVID-19 vaccine
- Gov. Little issues proclamation for Health Care Worker Appreciation Month in Idaho
- OPINION: The enemy is the virus, not each other
- Gov. Little increases Idaho National Guard response to battle COVID-19
- Gov. Little explains Crisis Standards of Care, highlights steps to address hospital constraints
- Gov. Little says Idahoans must choose to keep others safe and protect Idaho’s strong economic trend
- OPINION: Thanksgiving is our opportunity to celebrate freedom by showing love to others
- Gov. Little calls on National Guard to help in pandemic response as Idaho rolls back to modified Stage 2
- OPINION: It’s our turn to protect veterans from a new enemy – COVID-19
- Idaho moves back to Stage 3 amid healthcare capacity constraints statewide
- COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee sets first meeting
- Strong Families, Strong Students goes live Wednesday
- Gov. Little urges personal responsibility to slow COVID-19 spread
- Idaho on track for historic state budget surplus, Gov. Little cautions Idahoans about COVID-19 spread
- Majority of Idaho property taxpayers will benefit from Gov. Little’s Public Safety Initiative
- Higher education benefits from major financial support during pandemic
- COVID-19 vaccine distribution planning underway in Idaho
- OPINION: Together, Idaho and President Trump are taking action to support small business
- Idaho leads in economic rebound, Gov. Little highlights steps taken to strengthen economy
- Financial support for K-12 education grows 10.5-percent during pandemic
- Idaho ranks first among states for financial stability, August revenues come in millions ahead of forecast
- Gov. Little keeps taxes low for Idaho small businesses, ensures solvency of unemployment trust fund
- Gov. Little urges Idahoans to get flu shots
- Idaho to begin payments for Trump’s Lost Wages program this week
- Nearly $50 million awarded for broadband projects to support remote learning, economic development
- Gov. Little issues statement on special legislative session
- Gov. Little highlights The Idaho Foodbank and partners, announces Idaho will stay in Stage 4
- Special legislative session to address election, civil liability during the pandemic
- Idaho to continue economic rebound by participating in President Trump’s new lost wages program
- Additional funds to feed families in need, protect Idahoans in long-term care facilities
- Idaho directing millions of dollars to the safe reopening of schools
- Gov. Little to call special legislative session
- Idaho supports thousands of businesses and citizens during pandemic
- OPINION: Idaho state budget well positioned to handle ongoing impacts of COVID-19
- Additional funds to cover COVID-19 testing for school staff, more supplies to open schools safely
- Gov. Little highlights state-local collaboration in COVID-19 response during statewide media events
- Majority of Idaho cities, counties submit letters of intent to support public safety, pass savings onto property taxpayers
- Gov. Little meets with President Trump, White House officials on regulatory innovation, COVID-19
- Dozens of cities, counties submit letters of intent to support public safety, pass savings onto property taxpayers
- 10,000 Return to Work bonuses sought during first day of opening
- Gov. Little pushes for in-person instruction in Idaho schools this fall
- Idaho extends Stage 4 as COVID-19 response becomes more localized across state
- Gov. Little statement on first confirmed case in prison
- Gov. Little cuts more red tape, preserves recent healthcare advances moving forward
- More details available on Return to Work bonuses, Idaho’s conservative approach to strengthening workforce, continuing strong economic rebound, saving taxpayer dollars
- New committees to address fall school reopening and the digital divide
- Up to $200 million approved for new program to support public safety, pass savings onto property taxpayers
- Protocols now available for long-term care facilities, nightclubs, employers of at-risk people, plus changes to restaurant protocols
- Idaho narrowly meets criteria to enter final stage of rebound plan, Idahoans strongly urged to continue following safe practices
- OPINION: Idaho leans on fiscally conservative principles in coronavirus relief decisions
- ONE Idaho initiative highlights resilience and ingenuity of Idahoans
- Idaho leverages federal relief funds to cover public safety costs, gives local governments opportunity to transfer up to $200 million in savings to property taxpayers
- Gov. Little to offer back-to-work cash bonuses
- Guidance added for outfitting services in Idaho
- Protocols now available for indoor movie theatres, safe campgrounds
- Idahoans reminded to continue safe practices as Idaho enters Stage 3 of reopening
- Guidance now available for safe gatherings
- Idaho rolls out new COVID-19 testing strategy to protect lives, preserve healthcare capacity, rebound economy
- For first time in 38 years, Idaho state government won’t borrow money to support cash flow, saving taxpayer dollars
- OPINION: Idaho’s economic rebound hinges on the safety and confidence of consumers and employees
- Protocols now available for opening bars, outdoor pools, onboarding seasonal workers
- Gov. Little extends cash grants to self-employed
- Small businesses can access 30-day supply of PPE as state opens for Stage 2 of Idaho Rebounds plan Saturday
- White House highlights Idaho as leader in reopening plans and distribution of federal relief funds
- Idaho partners with Battelle to decontaminate N95 masks at no cost
- Protocols now available for indoor gyms, recreational facilities
- Gov. Little announces criteria, timelines for small businesses to apply for Idaho Rebound cash grants
- General and business-specific protocols for opening available
- New emergency grants now available for childcare business owners
- Gov. Little plans to distribute $300 million in cash grants to small businesses as state enters Stage 1 of reopening
- Gov. Little extends emergency declarations, waives more regulations amid COVID-19
- Gov. Little taps local clinical, laboratory, research experts to create testing strategy moving forward
- Idaho Rebounds: Gov. Little outlines new plans in path to prosperity
- OPINION: President’s plan to responsibly reopen the economy in phases is underway in Idaho
- “Recreate Responsibly Idaho” campaign aims to make outdoor recreation safe from coronavirus spread
- Governor Little charts path to prosperity, extends statewide stay-home order to April 30 with exceptions
- Idaho lenders now processing Paycheck Protection Program applications from small businesses
- Governor Little visits medical supplies stockpile, updates Idaho on PPE levels
- Governor’s Easter message
- Governor Little outlines process to ensure transparency, accountability in use of federal funds to fight coronavirus
- Governor suspends more rules to increase telehealth access, ease licensing for medical professionals fighting coronavirus
- Idaho’s primary election to remain on May 19, will be conducted by mail
- Governor Little signs new executive orders, proclamation to further position Idaho to overcome coronavirus challenge
- Governor Little issues statewide stay-home order, signs extreme emergency declaration
- Governor Little rolls out latest actions to further prepare Idaho for coronavirus, ease burdens on citizens
- Idaho small businesses impacted by coronavirus can now access federal disaster loans
- Governor Little issues statement on news of community spread of coronavirus in Blaine County
- American Red Cross blood donations needed
- Idaho wants to hear from small businesses impacted by coronavirus
- Idaho adopts latest federal guidance to prevent coronavirus spread
- OPINION: History will remember our reaction to coronavirus, so let’s be there for each other
- Governor, Legislature advance additional $1.3 million to ensure continuity of essential government services amid coronavirus concerns
- Governor Little issues statement following first confirmed case of coronavirus in Idaho
- Governor signs proactive emergency declaration to further prevent coronavirus spread in Idaho
- Governor Little and Idaho Legislature advance $2 million in state funds for coronavirus response
- Governor’s message on Coronavirus: Idaho is prepared, do your part to prevent spread
Governor’s Proclamations and Executive Orders
- Proclamation – Emergency Declaration – 12/31/20
- Proclamation – Emergency Declaration – 12/4/20
- Executive Order 2020-19: Activation of the Idaho National Guard to Provide Support in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic – 11/13/20
- Proclamation – Emergency Declaration – 11/4/20
- Executive Order 2020-16: Strong Families, Strong Students Grant Initiative
- Proclamation – Emergency Declaration – 10/5/20
- Amended Executive Order 2020-15 – 9/14/20
- Proclamation – Emergency Declaration – 9/4/20
- Proclamation – Calling for a special legislative session – 8/19/20
- Proclamation – Emergency Declaration – 8/7/20
- Executive Order 2020-15: Directing Idaho State Tax Commission to administer the budget and levy components of the Governor’s public safety grant initiative for cities and counties – 8/6/20
- Proclamation – Extension of Emergency Declaration – 7/10/20
- Executive Order 2020-13: Regulatory Relief to Support Economic Recovery – 6/22/20
- Executive Order 2020-12: Related to Return to Work Bonuses – 6/17/20
- Proclamation – Related to emergency declarations – 6/11/20
- Executive Order 2020-11: Related to the Idaho Department of Labor – 6/11/20
- Executive Order 2020-09: Establishing a program to procure and distribute personal protective equipment to Idaho businesses and nonprofits – 5/19/20
- Proclamation — Extension of Emergency Declaration – 5/12/20
- Amended Executive Order 2020-08 – 5/26/20
- Executive Order 2020-08: Establishing Idaho Rebound Cash Grants for Small Businesses – 5/5/20
- Proclamation – Waiving additional regulations – 4/24/20
- Proclamation – Extension of Emergency Declaration – 4/22/20
- Executive Order 2020-07: Establishing a Process to Evaluate and Implement Federal Coronavirus Funding – 4/7/20
- Proclamation – Waiving additional 18 rules – 4/1/20
- Proclamation – Primary election – 4/1/20
- Executive Order 2020-06: Authorizing the Transfer of Funds to the Disaster Emergency Account – 3/27/20
- Executive Order 2020-05: Temporary Reduction of General Fund Spending Authority – 3/27/20
- Proclamation – Unemployment Insurance – 3/27/20
- Proclamation – Extreme Emergency Declaration – 3/25/20
- Proclamation – Extending state income tax filing deadline – 3/23/20
- Proclamation – Waiving 125 agency rules – 3/23/20
- Proclamation – Open meetings – 3/18/20
- Proclamation – Emergency declaration – 3/13/20
Governor’s Statewide Orders
- Statewide Stay Home Order – March 25, 2020
- Statewide Stay Home Order – Amended April 2, 2020
- Statewide Stay Home Order – Amended April 15, 2020
- Stay Healthy Order – Stage 1 (not in effect)
- Stay Healthy Order – Stage 2 (May 16, 2020 version – not in effect)
- Stay Healthy Order – Stage 2 modified (Nov. 14, 2020 version – not in effect)
- Stay Healthy Order – Stage 2 modified (amended Dec. 30, 2020 – in effect now)
- Stay Healthy Order – Stage 3 (May 30, 2020 version – not in effect)
- Stay Healthy Guidelines – Stage 4 (not in effect)
- Stay Healthy Order – Stage 3 modified (Oct. 27, 2020 version – not in effect)
- Previously posted Additional Guidance on stay home order (Updated March 27, 2020)
- Previously posted Additional Guidance on stay home order (Updated April 2, 2020)