Idaho Reports RSS feed for KAID programming.http://video.idahoptv.orgen-ushttp://video.idahoptv.orgMon, 21 May 2012 07:35:43 -0400Mon, 21 May 2012 07:35:43 -0400http://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/2220276922/04/07/2012Two 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/2211020335/03/17/2012The 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.News & 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.News & 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.News & 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.News & 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.News & 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.News & 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.News & 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.News & 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.News & 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/2188887539/01/21/2012How reapportionment court decision could affect Idaho primary.News & 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.News & 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.News & 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.News & 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.News & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsEducationEducationPoliticsPoliticsEpisodehttp://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 IdahoNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsPoliticsPoliticsSegmenthttp://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 districtsNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsPoliticsPoliticsSegmenthttp://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 bloodyNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsPoliticsPoliticsEpisodehttp://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.News & 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/1874184895/04/09/2011A larger cigarette tax, allowing guns on campus among biggest issues to fail this year.News & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsPoliticsPoliticsSegmenthttp://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/1874184879/04/09/2011Education reform, refusal to raise taxes dominate a contentious session.News & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsPoliticsPoliticsEpisodehttp://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.News & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsEducationEducationPoliticsPoliticsSegmenthttp://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.News & 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.News & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsGovernmentGovernmentPoliticsPoliticsSegmenthttp://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.News & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsGovernmentGovernmentPoliticsPoliticsEpisodehttp://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.News & 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.News & 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.News & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsEducationEducationPoliticsPoliticsSegmenthttp://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.News & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsEducationEducationGovernmentGovernmentHealthHealthOpinionOpinionScience & TechnologyScience & TechnologyPoliticsPoliticsEpisodehttp://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/1849063600/03/19/2011Idaho Lawmakers are considering a two year moratorium on wind energy development.News & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsGovernmentGovernmentScience & TechnologyScience & TechnologySegmenthttp://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.News & 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.News & 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.News & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsEducationEducationGovernmentGovernmentOpinionOpinionPoliticsPoliticsSegmenthttp://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.Arts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentEpisodehttp://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.News & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsEducationEducationGovernmentGovernmentPoliticsPoliticsEpisodehttp://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.News & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsSegmenthttp://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.News & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsEpisodehttp://video.idahoptv.org/video/1791705466/Greg Hahn and guests discuss the hearings on education reform that drew hundreds from all over the state. Political analysts Betsy Russell and Dr. Jim Weatherby are joined by Kevin Richert, manager of the Idaho Statesman's editorial page.http://video.idahoptv.org/video/1791705466/02/11/2011Idaho Reports Web Extra: discussion of education reform hearings.News & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsEducationEducationGovernmentGovernmentOpinionOpinionSegmenthttp://video.idahoptv.org/video/1791684638/This week the Senate Education Committee heard hundreds of people give testimony about Superintendent Tom Luna's plan to reform public schools. Senator LeFavour and Senator Fulcher discuss next steps for education reform. Also, Dr. Stephanie Witt from BSU shares the results of Idaho's 20th Annual Public Policy Survey.http://video.idahoptv.org/video/1791684638/02/11/2011Idaho Reports offers analysis of Week 5 at the Idaho legislature.News & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsEducationEducationGovernmentGovernmentOpinionOpinionEpisodehttp://video.idahoptv.org/video/1784202112/Greg Hahn and guests discuss the dramatic change in the budget shortfall that was announced this week. Guests include Sen. Chuck Winder Rep. Wendy Jaquet and Rep. Scott Bedke. Dr. David Adler and Anne Allen from the Idaho Business Review join Betsy Russell and Dr. Jim Weatherby to discuss the recent dismissal of ethics charges against Rep. Phil Hart.http://video.idahoptv.org/video/1784202112/02/07/2011Idaho Reports offers analysis of Week 4 at the Idaho legislature.News & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsEducationEducationGovernmentGovernmentHealthHealthOpinionOpinionPoliticsPoliticsEpisodehttp://video.idahoptv.org/video/1784202147/Host Greg Hahn discusses the privatization of liqour sales in Idaho and cuts to Medicaid with Dr. David Adler, Anne Allen from the Idaho Business Review, Betsy Russell and Dr. Jim Weatherby.http://video.idahoptv.org/video/1784202147/02/07/2011Idaho Reports Web Extra is a discussion of liquor and Medicaid.News & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsBusiness & EconomyBusiness & EconomyGovernmentGovernmentHealthHealthOpinionOpinionPoliticsPoliticsSegmenthttp://video.idahoptv.org/video/1771963662/Idaho Reports analyzes proposed Medicaid cuts, efforts to reject federal healthcare reform and the announcement that Idaho's budget deficit may be five times wider than Gov. Otter predicted. Bruce Newcomb from BSU, Marty Peterson from U of I and Kent Kunz from ISU join host Greg Hahn to discuss the status of higher education in Idaho.http://video.idahoptv.org/video/1771963662/01/28/2011Idaho Reports offers analysis of Week 3 at the Idaho legislature.News & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsEducationEducationGovernmentGovernmentOpinionOpinionEpisodehttp://video.idahoptv.org/video/1757753724/Idaho Reports discusses Medicaid cuts with House Minority Leader Rep. John Rusche and Health and Welfare chairs Rep. Janice McGeachin and Sen. Patti Anne Lodge. Dr. Jim Weatherby, Betsy Russell, David Adler and Kevin Richert analyze education reform and the appointment of Sen. Robert Geddes as the new chair of the Tax Commission.http://video.idahoptv.org/video/1757753724/01/21/2011Idaho Reports offers analysis of Week 2 at the Idaho legislature.News & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsEducationEducationGovernmentGovernmentHealthHealthOpinionOpinionEpisodehttp://video.idahoptv.org/video/1744090705/Guests Dan Popkey, Betsy Russell, Dr. Jim Weatherby and Marc Johnson join Thanh Tan to discuss and analyze Superintendent Luna's education reform proposal.http://video.idahoptv.org/video/1744090705/01/14/2011Idaho Reports Web Extra: Discussion about education reform proposalNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsEducationEducationGovernmentGovernmentOpinionOpinionPoliticsPoliticsSegmenthttp://video.idahoptv.org/video/1743958091/Idaho Reports analyzes Gov. Otter's State of the State Address, the budget and Superintendent Luna's education reform proposal. Guests on the program include: Rep. Maxine Bell, Sen. Dean Cameron, Betsy Russell, Dan Popkey, Dr. Jim Weatherby, and Marc Johnson.http://video.idahoptv.org/video/1743958091/01/14/2011Idaho Reports offers analysis of Week 1 at the Idaho Legislature.News & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsEducationEducationGovernmentGovernmentOpinionOpinionEpisodehttp://video.idahoptv.org/video/1735486686/Idaho Reports presents special coverage and analysis of Governor C.L. Butch Otter's 2011 State of the State address. The governor delivers his agenda for the year and budget recommendations for state services, such as public education, health and welfare and economic development.http://video.idahoptv.org/video/1735486686/01/11/2011Idaho Reports special coverage of the State of the State address.News & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsGovernmentGovernmentPoliticsPoliticsEpisodehttp://video.idahoptv.org/video/1727111515/Guests David Adler of the University of Idaho, and Vickie Holbrook, managing editor of the Idaho Press-Tribune, join Thanh Tan to discuss and analyze Governor Otter's inaugural speech.http://video.idahoptv.org/video/1727111515/01/11/2011Idaho Reports Web Extra: Analysis of Governor Otter's inaugural speech.News & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsGovernmentGovernmentPoliticsPoliticsSegmenthttp://video.idahoptv.org/video/1727075540/Coverage of the 2011 Inauguration Ceremony for Governor C.L. Butch Otter, Lieutenant Governor Brad Little, Secretary of State Ben Ysursa, State Controller Donna Jones, Attorney General Lawrence Wasden and Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Luna. Political analysis is provided by David Adler of the University of Idaho, and Vickie Holbrook of the Idaho Press-Tribune.http://video.idahoptv.org/video/1727075540/01/11/2011Idaho Reports special coverage of the 2011 Inaugeration Ceremony.News & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsGovernmentGovernmentPoliticsPoliticsEpisodehttp://video.idahoptv.org/video/1482062642/This week on Idaho Reports: First Congressional District candidates Vaughn Ward and Raul Labrador discuss their hotly contested primary race, a preview of the upcoming Idaho Debates, and Col. Tim Marsano of the Idaho National Guard discusses the deployment of the 116th Brigade Combat Team.http://video.idahoptv.org/video/1482062642/09/30/2010Idaho Reports reviews the top stories in Gem state politics.News & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsGovernmentGovernmentMediaMediaNational SecurityNational SecurityOpinionOpinionPoliticsPoliticsEpisodehttp://video.idahoptv.org/video/1476668528/Thanh Tan talks with political analysts on Gov. C.L. "Butch" Otter's recent hospital stay; Vaughn Ward railing against bailouts, even though his wife's job may have been saved by the feds; BSU football coach Chris Peterson's contract being approved by SBOE; States rights initiatives seeking signatures; the upcoming debates; and an interview with our Newsmaker of the Week, Sec. of State Ben Ysursa.http://video.idahoptv.org/video/1476668528/09/30/2010Idaho Reports reviews the top stories in Gem state politics.News & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsGovernmentGovernmentOpinionOpinionPoliticsPoliticsEpisodehttp://video.idahoptv.org/video/1470797987/This week on Idaho Reports: the Tea Party celebrates its first anniversary in Idaho, the first congressional district GOP primary heats up with its first controversial campaign ad, Latinos show their buying power, the governor oversees a summit for small businesses, school districts deal with the reality of budget cuts, the state joins another states rights lawsuit over firearms freedom, and morehttp://video.idahoptv.org/video/1470797987/09/30/2010Idaho Reports reviews the top stories in Gem state politics.News & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsBusiness & EconomyBusiness & EconomyGovernmentGovernmentOpinionOpinionSocial IssuesSocial IssuesPoliticsPoliticsEpisodehttp://video.idahoptv.org/video/1458678843/The 2010 Idaho Legislature adjourned sine die on Monday. A session that started off being all about the budget ended with renewed frustration against the federal government. Before House and Senate leaders left the capitol on Wednesday, they sat down with Thanh Tan to discuss what the decisions they made this session will mean to them and to the people of Idaho.http://video.idahoptv.org/video/1458678843/02/16/2011Idaho Reports offers analysis of Week 12 at the Idaho Legislature.News & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsGovernmentGovernmentHealthHealthOpinionOpinionPoliticsPoliticsEpisodehttp://video.idahoptv.org/video/1452517859/Idaho Reports Host Thanh Tan discusses the passage of the major budget bills and the state's lawsuit against the federal government's new health care law with Senate Majority Caucus Leader Russ Fulcher, Senate Minority Leader Kate Kelly, House Education Committee Chair Bob Nonini and Democratic member of the House Education and Health & Welfare committees, Rep. Branden Durst.http://video.idahoptv.org/video/1452517859/09/30/2010Idaho Reports offers analysis of Week 11 at the Idaho Legislature.News & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsGovernmentGovernmentOpinionOpinionPoliticsPoliticsEpisodehttp://video.idahoptv.org/video/1445672847/As the Legislature enters the home stretch, House and Senate leaders discuss what it's going to take for lawmakers to finish a session that's been marked by budget woes. Senate Majority Leader Bart Davis, House Assistant Majority Leader Scott Bedke, and House Minority Leader John Rusche talk to Thanh Tan about the going-home issues, including the state of the education and health & welfare budgetshttp://video.idahoptv.org/video/1445672847/09/30/2010Idaho Reports offers analysis of Week 10 at the Idaho Legislature.News & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsBiography & ProfilesBiography & ProfilesBusiness & EconomyBusiness & EconomyGovernmentGovernmentOpinionOpinionPoliticsPoliticsEpisodehttp://video.idahoptv.org/video/1439524617/Rep. Maxine Bell and Sen. Dean Cameron, the co-chairs of JFAC, join House Majority Leader Mike Moyle and Senate Minority Leader Kate Kelly for a discussion about the controversial Idaho Education Network, the public education budget's struggle to pass both houses, higher education cuts, and the increased dependence on user fees to sustain the Dept. of Parks & Recreation.http://video.idahoptv.org/video/1439524617/09/30/2010Idaho Reports offers analysis of Week 9 at the Idaho Legislature.News & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsBiography & ProfilesBiography & ProfilesBusiness & EconomyBusiness & EconomyEducationEducationGovernmentGovernmentOpinionOpinionPoliticsPoliticsEpisodehttp://video.idahoptv.org/video/1433051246/In-depth analysis of the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee's proposed cut to public education funding. Thanh Tan moderates a spirited discussion with Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Luna, IEA President Sheri Wood, ISBA Executive Director Karen Echeverria, Rep. Wendy Jaquet, and Rep. Fred Wood.http://video.idahoptv.org/video/1433051246/09/30/2010Idaho Reports offers analysis of Week 8 at the Idaho Legislature.News & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsBiography & ProfilesBiography & ProfilesBusiness & EconomyBusiness & EconomyEducationEducationGovernmentGovernmentHealthHealthOpinionOpinionScience & TechnologyScience & TechnologyPoliticsPoliticsEpisodehttp://video.idahoptv.org/video/1426127336/Thanh Tan discusses the different viewpoints on the proper role of state government-especially during a difficult budget year-with four legislative leaders from both sides of the aisle. The panel also discusses increasing tension among lawmakers after the Senate killed a House-led bill that would have blocked a 1% cost-of-living adjustment for 33,000 Idaho PERSI recipients.http://video.idahoptv.org/video/1426127336/09/30/2010Idaho Reports offers analysis of Week 7 at the Idaho Legislature.News & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsBiography & ProfilesBiography & ProfilesBusiness & EconomyBusiness & EconomyGovernmentGovernmentMediaMediaOpinionOpinionPoliticsPoliticsEpisode