Otter: Education should be top priority

Gov. Butch Otter is focusing on education, as he gives his State of the State message to a joint session of the Legislature today. “We are entrusted with the singular constitutional responsibility of providing for a ‘general, uniform and thorough system of public, free common schools’ throughout Idaho,” Otter said, quoting the Idaho Constitution. “Frankly, I’m convinced that we would see this as our highest priority even if it wasn’t in our Constitution. So promoting and constantly improving education for the people of Idaho must be the foundation of our work together”/ Betsy Russell , Eye on Boise. More here .

Question: For some reason, I’m optimistic that Gov. Otter will follow through on making public education a top priority this year. Thoughts?