He told lawmakers, “As you all know, our means are not what they were when we last met here a year ago. … We are better off than many states. However, we as leaders must be sensitive to the fact that far too many Idahoan are out of work or under-employed. … No doubt about it - times are tough. But they have been tough in the past, and we have weathered the storm by working together with a common purpose”/Betsy Russell, Eye On Boise. More here. Idaho Statesman's coverage here.

*Otter's first applause line

*And here's his big news

*It's cut less than the rest

*Transportation plan: 3 points

*Where he'd get the money

*Second applause line

*Otter wants grocery tax cut to continue

*Guv proposes Ed Board shakeup

*'Talk about going the extra mile'

*Another way to define compassion

*Otter: We do care