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State Tipoffs Involving Idaho Newsletter for Sunday August 29, 2021 ( 5 items )  

- Jean Nsabumuremyi Named as Director of Multicultural Student Services Center at University of Rhode Island
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Aug. 27 (TNSPer) -- The University of Rhode Island issued the following news: The University of Rhode Island has named Jean Nsabumuremyi, director of Idaho State University's TRIO Educational Opportunity Center, as the new director of the Multicultural Student Services Center. He starts at URI Sept. 1. Nsabumuremyi has served as director of Idaho State's TRIO program since March 2017, previously serving as a coordinator and counselor in the program from 2015 to 2017. He  more

Idaho Gov. Little Comments on FDA Full Approval of COVID-19 Vaccine
BOISE, Idaho, Aug. 24 -- Gov. Brad Little, R-Idaho, issued the following news release on Aug. 23, 2021: Governor Brad Little addressed the people of Idaho today in a video message regarding the positive news that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced its full approval of the first COVID-19 vaccine. Governor Little's full message to the people of Idaho follows: The United States of America reached a significant milestone today - the FDA announced it fully approved the first CO  more

Idaho Gov. Little Comments on Supreme Court Decision to Reinstate Trump's 'Remain in Mexico' Policy
BOISE, Idaho, Aug. 26 -- Gov. Brad Little, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Brad Little issued a statement today following the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to reinstate the Migrant Protection Protocols, also known as the "Remain in Mexico" policy: "Meth and fentanyl are the most serious and growing drug threats in Idaho, and there is a direct tie to the loose border with Mexico. The border crisis and the alarming bump in illegal drug activity are direct results of f  more

Idaho Gov. Little Launches COVID-19 Antibody Treatment Centers, Directs Relief Funds to Increase Hospital Capacity
BOISE, Idaho, Aug. 27 -- Gov. Brad Little, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: As Idaho hospitals continue to be overwhelmed with unvaccinated COVID-19 patients, limiting healthcare access for everyone, Governor Brad Little announced today he is taking additional steps to assist Idahoans and relieve the growing burden on our healthcare system. Three COVID-19 monoclonal antibody treatment facilities will be stood up in North Idaho, eastern Idaho, and the Treasure Valley. Monoclonal anti  more

Idaho Gov. Little, A.G. Wasden Announce Intent to Join National Opioid Settlements
BOISE, Idaho, Aug. 25 -- Gov. Brad Little, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: Attorney General Lawrence Wasden and Governor Brad Little have announced their intention to have Idaho join two national opioid settlements, totaling up to $26 billion. One settlement involves opioid distributors AmerisourceBergen, Cardinal Health, and McKesson. The other involves opioid manufacturer Johnson & Johnson. The settlements include up to $119 million for Idaho and its counties and cities. Idaho'  more