Congressman Butch Otter has announced his engagement to Lori Easley, a vice principal in the Meridian School District. A photo of the engaged couple is posted on Otter’s campaign website, showing the two smiling tensely. No wedding date has been set.

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DFO: Mebbe Jim Risch should appoint Lori to be lieutenant governor rather than First Lady Patricia Kempthorne during the few months he place-holds the top exec spot, while waiting for Butch to take on Demo Jerry Brady in the finals -- just to keep it in the family.

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