On tonight’s “Idaho Reports” show on Idaho Public TV, I join House Assistant Majority Leader Scott Bedke, R-Oakley; House Minority Caucus Chairman Bill Killen, D-Boise; Senate Assistant Majority Leader Joe Stegner, R-Lewiston; BSU political scientist emeritus Jim Weatherby; and host Thanh Tan to discuss the events of the week in the Legislature. During the show, Bedke dismisses the idea of a “trigger” for a gas tax hike, whether it’s economic or calendar-related, saying, “We have a trigger mechanism already - it’s called the legislative process.” He also says that House GOP leaders want “no gas tax increase this year.”
On the “After the Show” discussion, asked about the House’s unilateral attempt this week to adjourn the session without a transportation deal, Bedke said, “I think what would be insulting to the taxpayer is to continue to go through the motions … when there is a clear impasse. … We do not have the votes to move this legislation through this year.” Tune in and watch at 8 p.m. on Idaho Public TV, or after the broadcast, you can watch both the show and the “After the Show” segment online here.
Betsy Z. Russell covers Idaho news from The Spokesman-Review's bureau in Boise.
Named best state-based political blog in Idaho for 2013 by The Fix
999 W. Riverside, Spokane, WA 99201
P.O. Box 2160, Spokane, WA 99210
Main switchboard: (509) 459-5000 • (800) 338-8801
Newsroom: (509) 459-5400 • (800) 789-0029
Customer service: (800) 338-8801
© Copyright 2013, The Spokesman-Review
Terms of use • Privacy policy • Copyright policy
Spokane7
50°
Get blog updates by email
Please keep it civil. Don't post comments that are obscene, defamatory, threatening, off-topic, an infringement of copyright or an invasion of privacy. Read our forum standards and community guidelines.
You must be logged in to post comments. Please log in here or click the comment box below for options.
comments powered by Disqus« Back to Eye On Boise