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"No other session in the history of the state was confronted with the problems and the surprises that the first session of the 60th Legislature was confronted with this year. " -- Gov. Butch Otter -- at a post-adjournment press conference. [May 8, 2009] 
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Mark your calendars!Idaho Reports returns Friday, Jan. 8, 2010 at 8pm on Idaho Public Television. The 2010 Legislative session will spark fresh debate over the proper role of government, difficult decisions will likely be made about budget cuts, and lawmakers will have to find ways to compromise with one another. Join Idaho Reports every Friday during the session, as we review and dissect legislation that affects every citizen in the state. What’s New?For the first time in recent memory, Idaho Reports will be a continuous one-hour broadcast from the beginning of the season. Host Thanh Tan will report on the latest happenings at the Statehouse and interview key players in the Legislature. Dr. Jim Weatherby and Betsy Russell of the Spokesman-Review will be back to provide their insight into the political process, along with a rotating cast of pundits from the academic and journalism fields. We’ll also continue our push into the web 2.0 world! Engage with Idaho Reports via Twitter. Become a fan of the show on Facebook. Share our video on YouTube. This is an opportunity for viewers to provide input on the show, ask questions and keep us on our toes! See you January 8! Sincerely,
UNCUT: Gov. Otter Announces 4% Holdback (9-25-09)Gov. C.L. "Butch" Otter called a press conference Friday morning to address the state's estimated $151 million shortfall in the current budget. Otter announced an immediate 4% cut in overall state spending. Essential services such as Medicaid, public education, and corrections will not be affected. All other agencies will be ordered to reduce their spending according to a "tiered" system, based on the urgency of each department's function. Read the governor's official release, which includes a list of the tiered holdbacks. View the Press Conference (9-25-09): Idaho Reports Show (5-8-09)Roundtable: After 117 days in session, the Idaho Legislature has finally adjourned sine die. This week's wrap-up show features an all-star panel of pundits and politicians dissecting the final days of the political stand-off between Gov. C.L. "Butch" Otter and the House over transportation funding. Thanh Tan moderates the discussion among political analyst Jim Weatherby, Betsy Russell of the Spokesman-Review, Dan Popkey and Kevin Richert of the Idaho Statesman, Keith Allred of The Common Interest, Lt. Gov. Brad Little, Senate Majority Leader Bart Davis, House Asst. Majority Leader Scott Bedke, Senate Minority Leader Kate Kelly and House Minority Leader John Rusche. View Idaho Reports Show (5-8-09): After the Show (5-8-09)
View Idaho Reports After the Show (5-8-09): Idaho Reports Web Extra (UNCUT): Gov. C.L. "Butch" Otter's Post-Adjournment Press Conference (5-8-2009)On Friday afternoon, Gov. Otter held a press conference in the Borah Building to announce his support of several key education and state employee pay appropriations bills. He also announced April’s tax revenues were better than expected and outlined a path to a resolution in the current stand-off with the House of Representatives. Watch the press conference. Idaho Reports Web Extra: Gov. Otter signs key bills, addresses road compromise plan (5-1-2009)On Friday afternoon, Gov. Otter held a press conference in the Borah Building to announce his support of several key education and state employee pay appropriations bills. He also announced April’s tax revenues were better than expected and outlined a path to a resolution in the current stand-off with the House of Representatives. Watch the press conference. Watch previous shows and web-exclusive video from the 2009 legislative session on our Past Video page. |
