Otter jabs at feds, but praises Idaho’s D.C. delegation

Gov. Butch Otter offered a jab at Washington, D.C., saying it doesn’t offer the kind of fiscal responsibility Idaho’s showing. But he did single out Idaho’s congressional delegation for praise, noting Congressman Mike Simpson’s work to get wolves back under state management. “It helps that Mike was a former speaker of this House,” Otter said. “With that experience, and his growing influence in Congress, he knows what it takes to get things done that reflect the priorities and needs of the people back here at home.” The governor also said he’s “proud” that all four members of Idaho’s current delegation in D.C. are former members of the Idaho Legislature, who “served with distinction in this building.”