PHOTOS: State of the State address goes virtual
Photos taken around the Idaho State Capitol building Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, in Boise, Idaho.
State of the State address goes virtual
Speaker of the House Scott Bedke adjusts his mask Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, at the Capitol building in Boise.
State of the State address goes virtual
Rep. Linda Wright Hartgen looks on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, at the Capitol building in Boise.
State of the State address goes virtual
A state trooper salutes the flag Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, at the Capitol building in Boise.
State of the State address goes virtual
People hold American flags Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, outside the Capitol building in Boise. Governor Brad Little gave his State of the State address later that afternoon virtually.
State of the State address goes virtual
Senator Lee Heider (R) points to the gallery Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, at the Capitol building in Boise.
State of the State address goes virtual
Minority Leader Michelle Stennett (D) talks with Assistant Minority Leader Grant Burgoyne (D) on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, at the Capitol building in Boise.
State of the State address goes virtual
Senator Lee Heider (R) looks on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, at the Capitol building in Boise.
State of the State address goes virtual
Clark Kauffman (R) talks with another representative Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, at the Capitol building in Boise.
State of the State address goes virtual
Rep. Lance Clow (R) speaks with Majority Caucus Chair Megan Blanksma (R) on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, at the Capitol building in Boise.
State of the State address goes virtual
Governor Brad Little gives his State of the State address Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, at the Capitol building in Boise.
State of the State address goes virtual
Rep Muffy Davis (D) is seen before the State of the State address Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, at the Capitol building in Boise.
State of the State address goes virtual
Speaker of the House Scott Bedke (R) seen Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, at the Capitol building in Boise.
State of the State address goes virtual
Clark Kauffman (R) talks on the phone Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, at the Capitol building in Boise.
State of the State address goes virtual
State troopers patrol Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, at the Capitol building in Boise.
State of the State address goes virtual
Senator Jim Patrick (R) applauds Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, at the Capitol building in Boise.
State of the State address goes virtual
Rep. Lance Clow (R) holds a conversation Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, at the Capitol building in Boise.
State of the State address goes virtual
Senator Kelly Anthon (R) speaks Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, at the Capitol building in Boise.
State of the State address goes virtual
Idaho State Troopers present the flag Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, at the Capitol building in Boise.
State of the State address goes virtual
Speaker of the House Scott Bedke seen Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, at the Capitol building in Boise.
State of the State address goes virtual
Clark Kauffman (R) listens Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, at the Capitol building in Boise.
State of the State address goes virtual
A sign sits out front Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, at the Capitol building in Boise.
State of the State address goes virtual
Senator Lee Heider (R) applauds Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, at the Capitol building in Boise.
State of the State address goes virtual
Minority Leader Michelle Stennett (D) looks on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, at the Capitol building in Boise.
In his speech, Little said the state has an estimated surplus of $600 million and will use some of that money to relieve taxes for residents.
Idaho senators on Wednesday joined their House colleagues in introducing legislation seeking to wrest power from Republican Gov. Brad Little on emergency declarations like the one dealing with the coronavirus pandemic.
Idaho’s university presidents want to make a deal with the Legislature: If lawmakers approve Gov. Brad Little’s higher education budget, the presidents will extend Idaho’s tuition freeze for a second year.
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