Episode 101: A Conversation With Dave Lent

Kevin Richert|02/14/2025

Kevin Richert and Ryan Suppe interview Sen. Dave Lent, R-Idaho Falls, chairman of the Senate Education Committee.

 

Kevin Richert

Kevin Richert

Senior reporter and blogger Kevin Richert specializes in education politics and education policy. He has more than 40 years of experience in Idaho journalism, and extensive experience covering state politics and the Legislature. He is a frequent guest on "Idaho Reports" on Idaho Public Television. He can be reached at krichert@idahoednews.org

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