Idaho Reports RSS feed for KAID programming.http://video.idahoptv.orgen-ushttp://video.idahoptv.orgSat, 18 May 2013 13:17:53 -0400Sat, 18 May 2013 13:17:53 -0400http://video.idahoptv.org/video/2364991668/The 2013 Legislature adjourned a few days later than expected, and the pundits gather to discuss the good, the bad and ugly moments. Plus, House Speaker Scott Bedke looks back at his first session in charge.http://video.idahoptv.org/video/2364991668/04/05/2013A breakdown of what the 2013 session means to you.tv-gNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsGovernmentGovernmentEpisodehttp://video.idahoptv.org/video/2364225754/Just days before leaders on both sides of the rotunda planned to end the 2013 legislative session, an unexpected uprising among Senate Republicans derailed the state's education-funding bill in a move unheard of in more than 20 years.http://video.idahoptv.org/video/2364225754/03/29/2013A Senate Republican uprising stalls the end of the session.tv-gNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsGovernmentGovernmentEpisodehttp://video.idahoptv.org/video/2354955958/Both the House and the Senate set to serious work this week, moving important bills on properyt taxes and health reform toward the governor's desk. We ask a Democrat leader about the new tenor of the often-contentious House.http://video.idahoptv.org/video/2354955958/03/22/2013With a flurry of activity the Idaho Legislature signaled its members are ready to go home.tv-gNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsGovernmentGovernmentEpisodehttp://video.idahoptv.org/video/2346031738/A seven-hour debate on health care reform in the House laid a true division within Idaho Republicans on this issue. Meanwhile, there is no deal yet on one of the other big issues: personal property taxes.http://video.idahoptv.org/video/2346031738/03/15/2013Divisive debate on health care reform and still no deal on personal property taxes.tv-gNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsGovernmentGovernmentEpisodehttp://video.idahoptv.org/video/2341632536/As the budget committee finishes writing the final budgets for fiscal year 2014, the legislative session enters the final weeks. House and Senate leaders eye the end of March for adjournment, but the pundits can see a few potential roadblocks.http://video.idahoptv.org/video/2341632536/03/08/2013Tom Luna looks ahead; the pundits eye the last big issues.tv-pgNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsGovernmentGovernmentEpisodehttp://video.idahoptv.org/video/2339767834/We ask Lt. Gov. Brad Little what the federal cuts could mean for this state's budgets in the short and long term. Plus, a panel of key reporters explores whether sequestration could hurt the state's schools and economy.http://video.idahoptv.org/video/2339767834/03/01/2013Lt. Gov. Little, key reporters tackle federal budget cuts.tv-gNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsGovernmentGovernmentEpisodehttp://video.idahoptv.org/video/2337921422/What's next for the health insurance exchange after the six-hour debate in the Idaho Senate? The pundits look ahead. Plus, an in-depth look at the past week and a sit-down with two key players on the property tax discussion.http://video.idahoptv.org/video/2337921422/02/22/2013The Senate debate on health reform led the week at the Statehouse.tv-gNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsGovernmentGovernmentEpisodehttp://video.idahoptv.org/video/2337467115/Idaho Sen. Mike Crapo and Rep. Mike Simpson, Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., fiscal commission leader Alan Simpson, and Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget President Maya MacGuiness discuss bipartisan ways to tackle spending cuts and tax reform. Sponsored by the University of Idaho’s James A. and Louise McClure Center for Public Policy Research. Moderated by Idaho Public Television’s Greg Hahn.http://video.idahoptv.org/video/2337467115/02/21/2013Key lawmakers and national experts address the federal debt crisis.tv-gNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsGovernmentGovernmentEpisodehttp://video.idahoptv.org/video/2336936283/Idaho Sen. Mike Crapo and Rep. Mike Simpson, Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., fiscal commission leader Alan Simpson, and Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget President Maya MacGuiness discuss bipartisan ways to tackle spending cuts and tax reform. Sponsored by the University of Idaho’s James A. and Louise McClure Center for Public Policy Research. Moderated by Idaho Public Television’s Greg Hahn.http://video.idahoptv.org/video/2336936283/02/20/2013Key lawmakers and national experts address longterm fixes needed to tackle debt crisis.nrNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsGovernmentGovernmentEpisodehttp://video.idahoptv.org/video/2335828135/Senate Majority Leader Bart Davis discusses the controversial Senate vote to reject Gov. Butch Otter’s choice for the Fish and Game Commission, and more. We meet a freshman Republican from Moscow and hear about her decision to join a freshman push to make a big difference on health reform. The Idaho Statesman’s Rocky Barker and Lewiston Tribune’s Bill Spence join the pundits.http://video.idahoptv.org/video/2335828135/02/15/2013Senate Majority Leader Bart Davis appears. Rocky Barker and Bill Spence join the pundits.tv-gNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsGovernmentGovernmentEpisodehttp://video.idahoptv.org/video/2333350469/We look ahead at a coming debate on health care reform, explore the science of making it snow, meet a freshman Republican from Twin Falls and get a round-up of the big issues from the pundits.http://video.idahoptv.org/video/2333350469/02/08/2013Two Republican senators square off on contentious health care debate.tv-gNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsGovernmentGovernmentEpisodehttp://video.idahoptv.org/video/2331480861/Presidents of two universities speak out while the pundits address the personal property tax cut and the battle over a health insurance exchange.http://video.idahoptv.org/video/2331480861/02/01/2013Packed committee hearing on education; House freshman who learned leadership in wildernesstv-gNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsGovernmentGovernmentEpisodehttp://video.idahoptv.org/video/2329191134/Idaho Reports talks to Governor Otter about the 1st and 2nd Amendment; tax reform and also features a look at nuclear issues from Aaron Kunz and a public lands expert from Boise State.http://video.idahoptv.org/video/2329191134/01/25/2013Greg Hahn talks to Gov. Otter about 1st & 2nd Amendment; federal land control; tax reform.tv-gNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsGovernmentGovernmentEpisodehttp://video.idahoptv.org/video/2327121381/The budget committee cancels public hearings, a look at a rare Republican battle of words, two lawmaker/physicians answer questions about Medicaid and federal health reforms and we explore one way states let the free market influence the use of water.http://video.idahoptv.org/video/2327121381/01/18/2013Features two lawmakers who are also physicians, and Statesman columnist Dan Popkey.tv-gNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsGovernmentGovernmentEpisodehttp://video.idahoptv.org/video/2324894684/In a wide-ranging group of discussions with lawmakers and reporters, host Greg Hahn tackles health care, ethics, education spending, property taxes and more.http://video.idahoptv.org/video/2324894684/01/11/2013This week, lawmakers agreed with Gov. Otter's projected revenue growth number.tv-gNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsGovernmentGovernmentEpisodehttp://video.idahoptv.org/video/2323851166/Gov. Butch Otter addresses health care, business taxes, state spending, education funding and more in his 2013 State of the State speech.http://video.idahoptv.org/video/2323851166/01/07/2013Idaho Reports host Greg Hahn and a panel of experts break down the impact.tv-gNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsGovernmentGovernmentEpisodehttp://video.idahoptv.org/video/2323381693/The biggest issues of the coming session may sound familiar -- they are the same issues as the past few years: Whether to create a state insurance exchange, how to modernize Idaho classrooms and how much to cut a much-hated property tax on business equipment.http://video.idahoptv.org/video/2323381693/01/04/2013Pundits look ahead to the big fights, and new House Speaker Scott Bedke shares his goalstv-gNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsGovernmentGovernmentEpisodehttp://video.idahoptv.org/video/2298908367/State superintendent Tom Luna and Treasure Valley teacher Cindy Wilson give their sides to the debate. A panel of pundits goes beyond the headlines.http://video.idahoptv.org/video/2298908367/10/31/2012Should voters reject or approve the Students Come First slate of election reform laws?tv-gNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsGovernmentGovernmentEpisodehttp://video.idahoptv.org/video/2299313433/Learn more about what you're expected to vote on next week with Idaho Reports host Greg Hahn, Betsy Russell from the Spokesman-Review, Kevin Richert from the Idaho Statesman and Michelle Edmonds from Today's 6 and FOX9.http://video.idahoptv.org/video/2299313433/11/01/2012An in-depth look at the three education reform measuresnrNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsGovernmentGovernmentSegmenthttp://video.idahoptv.org/video/2220276922/We ask some key reporters how business interests fared in the 2012 Legislature as well as explore both sides of the contentious abortion debate and other highlights of the session.http://video.idahoptv.org/video/2220276922/04/06/2012Two brave lawmakers face the pundit table for a look back at their best and worst moments.tv-gNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsGovernmentGovernmentEpisodehttp://video.idahoptv.org/video/2217704140/The session ended along party lines as Republicans passed a tax cut for the state's top income earners and a slate of Senate ethics rules the minority party hadn't seen in advance and didn't agree with.http://video.idahoptv.org/video/2217704140/03/30/2012After 81 days, Gov. Butch Otter got much of what he wanted.tv-gNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsGovernmentGovernmentEpisodehttp://video.idahoptv.org/video/2214498372/The conservative Idaho House Republican caucus shocked political observers when it agreed to table - for now - a bill requiring ultrasounds before every abortion. Less surprising, the decision of a Senate ethics committee on a potential conflict of interest.http://video.idahoptv.org/video/2214498372/03/23/2012Could the conservative House really kill a bill pushed by the pro-life lobby?tv-gNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsEpisodehttp://video.idahoptv.org/video/2211020335/A heated hearing on new abortion rules. A new Senate ethics investigation. And a growing feeling in the Statehouse that maybe March 23rd was a bit optimistic.http://video.idahoptv.org/video/2211020335/03/16/2012The pundits break down the end game.tv-gNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsGovernmentGovernmentEpisodehttp://video.idahoptv.org/video/2208372783/The last budget has been written, and the coming political races have been set - that usually means the Legislature is about two weeks from adjournment. We ask top GOP and Democratic leaders how close we are to the finish.http://video.idahoptv.org/video/2208372783/03/09/2012Plus,the pundits take a look at the election and the coming changes to the Legislature.tv-gNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsEpisodehttp://video.idahoptv.org/video/2205004109/A retiring Democrat and Republican reminisce about how the Statehouse has changed, a look at energy issues and we get philosophical on the Occupy movement.http://video.idahoptv.org/video/2205004109/03/02/2012The pundits look at the coming GOP caucus and how state elections are shaping up.tv-gNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsEpisodehttp://video.idahoptv.org/video/2201803088/In a week that saw the surprise resignation of one senator, two lawmakers talk about how Idaho could change its ethics rules. Plus, the debate over state worker pay and a look at state economic development.http://video.idahoptv.org/video/2201803088/02/24/2012The Legislature moves on without one of its own.tv-gNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsEpisodehttp://video.idahoptv.org/video/2198498018/Two key committee chairs talk about the needs competing for state dollars and the pundits handicap which will come out on top. Plus, a primer on a much-changed primary system.http://video.idahoptv.org/video/2198498018/02/17/2012A busy week in a crucial time for the Idaho Legislature.tv-gNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsEpisodehttp://video.idahoptv.org/video/2195367814/A close look at two bills moving through the process: One to help pay for extra courses so kids can take college classes in high school, the other to help pay for state parks. And with Dan Popkey and Corey Taule, it's a wide-ranging talk with the pundits.http://video.idahoptv.org/video/2195367814/02/10/2012Schools, parks, pundits and a push to protect gays from discrimination.tv-gNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsEpisodehttp://video.idahoptv.org/video/2192823578/Boise entrepreneur Clay Young has some ideas about how Idaho can boost its economy: and so do the Idaho Democrats and some residents of Payette County. Can the Legislature find a way to appease them all?http://video.idahoptv.org/video/2192823578/02/03/2012Idaho's top budget writers weigh in, and reporters from around the state join the pundits.tv-gNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsGovernmentGovernmentOpinionOpinionPoliticsPoliticsEpisodehttp://video.idahoptv.org/video/2190890606/The climate doesn't look good for Idaho to build its own health insurance exchange, but the governor hopes his other priorities can survive the Legislature. Plus, the three university presidents talk about how to keep college affordable and effective and the pundits take on the redistricting fight.http://video.idahoptv.org/video/2190890606/01/27/2012As budgets tentatively grow, Idaho leaders weigh the needs against the taxpayers.tv-gNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsEpisodehttp://video.idahoptv.org/video/2188887530/It didn't take long for things to heat up at the Statehouse. Host Greg Hahn addresses the debate over a state health insurance exchange with some key lobbyists, explores the Idaho economy with a Boise businessman, explains a court decision on redistricting and talks about drilling rules, Medicaid cuts and Occupy Boise with the pundits.http://video.idahoptv.org/video/2188887530/01/20/2012Tense hearing on a bill to kick out the Occupy Boise protesters capped a busy second week.nrNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsEpisodehttp://video.idahoptv.org/video/2188887536/Business lobbyist Alex LaBeau, conservative activist Wayne Hoffman and AARP-Idaho representative Lee Flinn talk about business incentives and Statehouse ethics.http://video.idahoptv.org/video/2188887536/01/20/2012Three influential Statehouse voices hash out the issues.tv-gNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsSegmenthttp://video.idahoptv.org/video/2188887539/Boise Weekly's George Prentice joins Jim Weatherby and Betsy Russell in a an extra conversation about the reapportionment court decision could affect the Idaho primary.http://video.idahoptv.org/video/2188887539/01/20/2012How reapportionment court decision could affect Idaho primary.tv-gNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsSegmenthttp://video.idahoptv.org/video/2186688829/Gov. Butch Otter made his pitch, and the Democrats pointed out where they saw flaws. Now the majority Repulbicans will look at Otter's plans for tax breaks, business and university incentives and more as the 2012 session begins.http://video.idahoptv.org/video/2186688829/01/13/2012We look at business incentives, tax cuts, ethics higher education and more.tv-gNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsEpisodehttp://video.idahoptv.org/video/2185108035/Idaho Reports presents special coverage and analysis of Governor Butch Otter's 2012 State of the State address. His top priorities this year: education, jobs and economic development, replenishing state rainy day funds and providing benefits and bonuses to state employees.http://video.idahoptv.org/video/2185108035/01/09/2012Idaho Reports special coverage of the 2012 State of the State address.tv-gNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsGovernmentGovernmentPoliticsPoliticsEpisodehttp://video.idahoptv.org/video/2176363075/With the help of the breaking news teams from Boise television stations KTVB, KIVI and KBOI -- and a nice assist from Dialogue's Marcia Franklin -- we took a look at the first execution in Idaho in 17 years. For people on both sides of the issue, part of the debate comes down to religious beliefs.http://video.idahoptv.org/video/2176363075/12/13/2011A look at Idaho's first execution since 1994.tv-gNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsEpisodehttp://video.idahoptv.org/video/1903259611/Supt. Tom Luna maps out the challenging path ahead for implementing his new school reform laws. The State Board of Education and local school boards must put the laws into effect while navigating ballot efforts and a lawsuit aimed at overturning those laws. Also: Gov. Otter sends mixed signals by signing the wolf emergency bill but vetoing the healthcare nullification bill.http://video.idahoptv.org/video/1903259611/04/29/2011Current system, in this economy, is not sustainable; drastic change inevitable, Luna says.tv-gNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsEducationEducationPoliticsPoliticsEpisodehttp://video.idahoptv.org/video/1894145243/Idaho currently has 35 legislative districts, clustered around the state's cities and dispersed over vast swaths of land with some of the nation's lowest population density. During the 2011 redistricting process, the lines of many districts will change. Greg Hahn and guests reminisce about past redistricting fights and look ahead to see how new district lines may shape future legislative races.http://video.idahoptv.org/video/1894145243/04/22/2011Even with redistricting now handled by commission, fights are still passionate, and bloodytv-gNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsPoliticsPoliticsEpisodehttp://video.idahoptv.org/video/1894199323/Over the last 10 years, Idaho had the 4th largest percentage of population growth in the U.S., much of it in the Treasure Valley. Boise State University professor Dr. Gary Moncrief, former Speaker Bruce Newcomb, and 2001 Redistricting Commissioner Tom Stuart discuss which districts and lawmakers will be affected by the decade's population growth during this year's redistricting process.http://video.idahoptv.org/video/1894199323/04/22/2011Suburban growth may mean major shifts in Treasure Valley districtstv-gNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsPoliticsPoliticsSegmenthttp://video.idahoptv.org/video/1894255851/Reporter Betsy Russell (Spokesman-Review), former statehouse reporter Ken Miller, and political analyst Dr. Jim Weatherby discuss which districts in north Idaho and the Magic Valley have grown and shrunk. They predict which districts and lawmakers will be affected by these population shifts during the 2011 redistricting process.http://video.idahoptv.org/video/1894255851/04/22/2011Population shifts bode ill for some long-serving lawmakers in south-central Idahotv-gNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsPoliticsPoliticsSegmenthttp://video.idahoptv.org/video/1884523959/A number of Idaho papers and pundits said it was the worst legislative session in history. In his review of the 2011 session, Gov. C.L. "Butch" Otter begged to disagree. Also: Reporters Steve Crump (Twin Falls Times-News) and Corey Taule (Idaho Falls Post Register) provide a southern and eastern Idaho perspective on an updated "Right to Farm" law, bills affecting wind farms, and guns on campus.http://video.idahoptv.org/video/1884523959/04/15/2011For critics, it was how decisions got made that soured their view of the 2011 session.tv-gNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsPoliticsPoliticsEpisodehttp://video.idahoptv.org/video/1874184879/Historic public participation and testimony before committees, wrenching Medicaid cuts, no new taxes, the GOP's closed primary, and Supt. Tom Luna's far-reaching education reform were the issues with the most significant impact in 2011. Reporters Betsy Russell, John Miller and Kevin Richert and political analyst Jim Weatherby look back on the just-completed legislative session.http://video.idahoptv.org/video/1874184879/04/08/2011Education reform, refusal to raise taxes dominate a contentious session.tv-gNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsPoliticsPoliticsEpisodehttp://video.idahoptv.org/video/1874184895/Reporters Betsy Russell, John Miller and Kevin Richert join political analyst Jim Weatherby in noting what got voted down or refused a hearing. Tax hikes, or anything smelling like a tax hike (capturing tax from online sales, evaluating exemptions) were off the table. Also: no major change to urban renewal, no ban on texting while driving, no inclusion of gays under anti-discrimination law.http://video.idahoptv.org/video/1874184895/04/08/2011A larger cigarette tax, allowing guns on campus among biggest issues to fail this year.tv-gNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsPoliticsPoliticsSegmenthttp://video.idahoptv.org/video/1868691413/Safety concerns on the part of Idaho university officials helped defeat a bill to allow concealed weapons on campus during the 2011 legislative session. But advocates, spurred on by a lawsuit seeking to overturn the University of Idaho's ban on concealed weapons, say they'll renew their efforts against college gun prohibitions in next year's legislative session.http://video.idahoptv.org/video/1868691413/04/04/20112nd Amendment advocates vow to bring back bill defeated in this year's legislature.tv-gNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsEducationEducationPoliticsPoliticsSegmenthttp://video.idahoptv.org/video/1866018613/As Republicans try to wrap up the session, Democrats began using procedural moves to slow down the pace and make a statement about GOP unwillingness to even consider alternatives to budget cuts. In retaliation, GOP lawmakers vote down bills to help special needs kids and promote adoption. Idaho House Speaker Lawerence Denney and Senate President Pro Tempore Brent Hill guest.http://video.idahoptv.org/video/1866018613/04/01/2011To get their ideas heard, Democrats force full readings of bills; the GOP retaliates.tv-gNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsGovernmentGovernmentPoliticsPoliticsEpisodehttp://video.idahoptv.org/video/1866030158/Idaho House Speaker Lawerence Denney and Senate President Pro Tempore Brent Hill say lawmakers are as conservative as they've ever been, even with new Tea Party members in their ranks. They acknowledge that the urgency to curb government may wane as economy improves, but the resolve will remain. And they predict the session will likely go another week.http://video.idahoptv.org/video/1866030158/04/01/2011Even as economy improves, the conservative impulse to curb government will continue.tv-gNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsGovernmentGovernmentPoliticsPoliticsSegmenthttp://video.idahoptv.org/video/1866018630/Idaho Press-Tribune reporter Vickie Holbrook discusses the growing power Canyon County voters and lawmakers will have after redistricting occurs. In lieu of an ugly tie, Spokesman-Review reporter Betsy Russell reads several "lame limericks" to prod the session to a close. Dr. Jim Weatherby comments on a hearing held about medical marijuana and the absence of a hearing on raising the cigarette tax.http://video.idahoptv.org/video/1866018630/04/01/2011Our pundits discuss the growing power of Canyon County, and the legislative endgame.tv-gNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsGovernmentGovernmentPoliticsPoliticsSegmenthttp://video.idahoptv.org/video/1858042802/Governor C.L. "Butch" Otter talks about education reform, budget cuts, jobs, wolves and more. Political pundits discuss closed primary elections and the recent failure of legislation that would have allowed guns on college campuses.http://video.idahoptv.org/video/1858042802/03/25/2011Interview with the governor of Idaho.tv-gNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsEducationEducationGovernmentGovernmentOpinionOpinionPoliticsPoliticsEpisodehttp://video.idahoptv.org/video/1858068860/Political pundits Betsy Russell (Spokesman Review) and Dr. Jim Weatherby discuss the education budget, requirements for a referendum and legislation that would censor the Internet in libraries.http://video.idahoptv.org/video/1858068860/03/25/2011Discussion of education reform and library censorship.tv-gNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsEducationEducationOpinionOpinionPoliticsPoliticsSegmenthttp://video.idahoptv.org/video/1858057613/Idaho Governor C.L. "Butch" Otter discusses proposed legislation that would allow concealed weapons on college campuses.http://video.idahoptv.org/video/1858057613/03/25/2011Discussion of guns on campus.tv-gNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsEducationEducationPoliticsPoliticsSegmenthttp://video.idahoptv.org/video/1849063600/The story delves into the history of wind energy and a federal law known as PURPA that forces utilities to purchase power from certain renewable energy developers. Utilities say this law actually increases rates for users while wind developers make the case it doesn't. Aaron Kunz of the Northwest Nature Desk reports.http://video.idahoptv.org/video/1849063600/03/18/2011Idaho Lawmakers are considering a two year moratorium on wind energy development.tv-gNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsGovernmentGovernmentScience & TechnologyScience & TechnologySegmenthttp://video.idahoptv.org/video/1849063576/After ten weeks, this Idaho legislative session may have its first glimmer of the end. Bills are finally moving that could dictate just how deep lawmakers are willing to cut the state's two biggest budgets: health and welfare and public schools. Sen. John McGee, Sen Dan Schmidt, and Rep John Rusche map out the rest of the session.http://video.idahoptv.org/video/1849063576/03/18/2011Legislators predict issues for the rest of the session.tv-gNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsEducationEducationGovernmentGovernmentHealthHealthOpinionOpinionScience & TechnologyScience & TechnologyPoliticsPoliticsEpisodehttp://video.idahoptv.org/video/1849063537/Dr. Jim Weatherby and Betsy Russell (Spokesman-Review) discuss legislation that would prohibit abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy. John Miller of the Associated Press explains new hunting restrictions proposed by Rep. Mike Moyle.http://video.idahoptv.org/video/1849063537/03/18/2011Discussion of gun control, abortion rights and hunting restrictions.tv-gNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsEducationEducationGovernmentGovernmentHealthHealthOpinionOpinionSportsSportsPoliticsPoliticsSegmenthttp://video.idahoptv.org/video/1838415212/Three freshman legislators sit down with host Greg Hahn to reflect on experiences during their first session at the Capitol. Sen. Mitch Toryanski, Sen. Michelle Stennett and Rep. Christy Perry offer insights about what they've seen so far, what they've learned and what has surprised them. Political analysts discuss lawmakers recent vote to shift power from unions to school boards in negotiations.http://video.idahoptv.org/video/1838415212/03/11/2011Freshman legislators talk about their experience.tv-gNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsGovernmentGovernmentOpinionOpinionPoliticsPoliticsEpisodehttp://video.idahoptv.org/video/1838415240/Dr. Jim Weatherby explains why a referendum on the education reform legislation would be more reasonable than recalling Superintendent Luna. Reporters Betsy Russell (Spokesman-Review) and Kevin Richert (Idaho Statesman) discuss legislation that would allow guns on college campuses.http://video.idahoptv.org/video/1838415240/03/11/2011Discussion of education reform, gun control and reapportionment.tv-gNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsEducationEducationGovernmentGovernmentOpinionOpinionPoliticsPoliticsSegmenthttp://video.idahoptv.org/video/1829567934/Reporters Betsy Russell (Spokesman-Review) and Corey Taule (Post Register), along with political analyst Dr. Jim Weatherby, discuss how state-wide student protests have affected the progress of Superintendent Tom Luna's schools reform legislation.http://video.idahoptv.org/video/1829567934/05/22/2012Will student protests affect the outcome of education reforms?tv-gNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsEducationEducationGovernmentGovernmentSegmenthttp://video.idahoptv.org/video/1829577164/Hundreds of Idaho high school students walked out on their classes to protest Supt. Tom Luna's "Students Come First" reforms. While the teacher pay and contracts pieces of Luna's plan continued their march toward final passage in the House, the bill proposing controversial technology, curriculum and staffing changes remains on hold in the Senate. Senate Education chair John Goedde guests.http://video.idahoptv.org/video/1829577164/03/04/2011Despite student walkouts, House committee advances the teacher pay pieces of ed reform.tv-gEpisodehttp://video.idahoptv.org/video/1818646318/At the end of Week Seven, unions are under siege and much of Tom Luna's school reform package seems to be on its way to becoming law-though it took a marathon five-hour Senate debate first. Host Greg Hahn and guests dive more deeply into the war waging in Idaho and around the country between Republicans and public employee unions.http://video.idahoptv.org/video/1818646318/02/25/2011Idaho Reports offers analysis of Week 7 at the Idaho legislature.tv-gNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsEducationEducationGovernmentGovernmentPoliticsPoliticsEpisodehttp://video.idahoptv.org/video/1803917587/This week, budget committee asks state agencies to detail effects of a 5 percent budget cut. The Idaho Freedom Foundation rallied against new taxes. House rejects a bill giving tribal police more power. Nullification passed through the House. Bills aimed at weakening unions passed to the House floor. Emotions in statehouse heat up with threats and vandalism directed at politicians.http://video.idahoptv.org/video/1803917587/02/18/2011Threats and vandalism gave way to discussion of state sovereignty and budget gap.tv-gNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsEpisodehttp://video.idahoptv.org/video/1803942802/Web Extra: political analysts discuss urban renewal bills and conflict between Superintendent Luna and the teachers' union.http://video.idahoptv.org/video/1803942802/02/18/2011Idaho Reports Web Extra: Urban renewal & education reform.tv-gNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsSegment