On ‘Idaho Reports’ tonight…

On tonight’s “Idaho Reports” program on Idaho Public Television, I join Rep. Cliff Bayer, R-Boise; Rep. James Ruchti, D-Pocatello; and Sen. Dean Cameron, R-Rupert; along with BSU political scientist emeritus Jim Weatherby and host Thanh Tan, to discuss the legislative developments of the week. Among the discussion points on the show: How 37 members of the House - a majority - have voted in favor of a gas tax hike in the past month, though not all on the same bill. Cameron saying, “I think there are going to be some uncomfortable votes one way or the other, and it’s a matter of time.” Bayer suggesting the transportation funding issue could go on the ballot in 2010. And Ruchti, Bayer and Cameron all firing “zingers” at one another.

Tune in at 8 p.m. tonight, or you can watch the show online here along with the “After the Show” discussion segment; the show also re-airs on Sunday at 11:30 a.m. Mountain time, 10:30 Pacific time. Another interesting tidbit from the “After the Show” segment: Senate President Pro-tem Bob Geddes, R-Soda Springs, may appoint his dad, longtime state representative and former JFAC co-chairman Bob Geddes, R-Preston, to sub for him next week…