Senate panel passes statewide heavy-truck expansion bill on 5-4 vote

After an hours-long hearing, the Senate Transportation Committee has voted 5-4 in favor of SB 1117, despite much testimony against it, including from North Idaho elected officials. Those voting in favor were Sens. Brackett, Johnson, Rice, Nonini and Hagedorn. Those voting against were Sens. Keough, Winder, Bock and Buckner-Webb. The bill now moves to the full Senate. You can read my full story here at spokesman.com.