The governor had a warning for lawmakers. "No one in this room is under any illusion about the task before us," he said. It could be the kind of legislative session that leaves people wondering why anyone would want to go into politics or public…
Gov. Butch Otter told lawmakers, "Your wisdom, patience, judgment and good humor will be crucial in the days to come as we navigate through the difficult process of balancing our state budget in a way that fulfills the proper role of government." He said, "Now…
The joint session of the House and Senate paused for a moment of silence before the governor's State of the State speech, in commemoration of the victims of the shootings in Arizona.
Senators have arrived in the House chamber, and the joint session has now begun. Next to arrive will be the state's top judges and elected officials; then the governor will arrive to give his State of the State message.
House Speaker Lawerence Denney took a moment after the House convened to convey condolences to the families of those killed and injured in the shootings in Arizona, which he called "a senseless act." Denney said, "As Speaker Boehner said in the U.S. House, an attack…
The Idaho House has convened for the session, as has the Senate. In the House, the formal announcement of substitutes for the opening of the session included the two previously announced - Julie Chadderdon for her mom, Rep. Marge Chadderdon, R-Coeur d'Alene, and Gayle Batt…
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