Episode 61: A huge surplus, and a big convention

Kevin Richert | 07/22/2022

Idaho is closing the books on a record-setting budget surplus.

And the Idaho Republican Party just wrapped up a state convention that veered the party sharply to the right.

Both developments will shape the 2023 legislative session.

To explain it all, Kevin Richert talks with Idaho Capital Sun reporter (and friend of the podcast) Clark Corbin.

Idaho Education News · Episode 61

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Kevin Richert

Senior reporter and blogger Kevin Richert specializes in education politics and education policy. He has more than 30 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. Follow Kevin on Twitter: @KevinRichert. He can be reached at [email protected]