Senator Launches Prayer Group

Senate Assistant Majority Leader Chuck Winder, R-Boise, has launched his weekly prayer group for senators, which will start meeting Tuesday at 7 a.m. in the majority caucus room. “It’s a time to encourage one another,” said Winder, who’s had the weekly prayer meetings since he first joined the Senate four years ago. “It’s a bipartisan effort, and it crosses the spectrum of different denominations and religions.” This year, Winder said new Sen. Branden Durst, D-Boise, has suggested expanding the group to also include House members/ Betsy Russell , Eye on Boise. More here.

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