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This week on the show, former governor C.L. "Butch" Otter joins the pundits with Dr. Stephanie Witt of Boise State University and Kevin Richert of Idaho Education News to discuss legislative dealings and the upcoming primary races to watch.

Idaho Reports airs Friday at 8 pm on Idaho Public Television.

This week at the statehouse:

The Idaho House of Representatives passed the long-awaited appropriation for the Idaho Launch Program in a 39-31 vote on Thursday. The grant program, a key part of Gov. Brad Little’s 2024 legislative agenda, is aimed at workforce development for in-demand careers, providing high school seniors with up to $8,000 for tuition and fees for education.

The Senate State Affairs Committee heard testimony from people sharing personal stories about how libraries have helped them. Librarians and library supporters testified, many who have become familiar with the committee members, and sounded exasperated.  

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