Episode 1: A legislative preview (the post-recess edition)

Kevin Richert | 04/02/2021

The Legislature returns Tuesday, after a Statehouse coronavirus outbreak forced an unprecedented 18-day recess.

This week, Kevin Richert interviews Senate President Pro Tem Chuck Winder, R-Boise, about pandemic protocols, and the long list of education bills still on lawmakers’ agenda.

 

Kevin Richert

Kevin Richert

Senior reporter and blogger Kevin Richert specializes in education politics and education policy. He has more than 35 years of experience in Idaho journalism. He is a frequent guest on "Idaho Reports" on Idaho Public Television and "Idaho Matters" on Boise State Public Radio. He can be reached at [email protected]

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