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Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: July 14, 2023

Idaho Matters takes a look at the news that made headlines this week, including why a new voter registration law is facing pushback and why Simplot is footing a big bill for environmental cleanup.

Broadcast on:: 14 Jul 2023

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A new voter registration law is facing pushback, Simplot is footing a big bill for environmental cleanup, geothermal energy is garnering support in the west, an update on Labrador's lawsuit against the State Board and wildfire season is here, but do we have enough experienced firefighters?

It’s Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho Matters gets you up-to-date on all the news that made headlines this past week.

Our journalist panel today:

Will Walkey, Reporter for the Mountain West News Bureau and Wyoming Public Media
Kevin Richert, senior reporter and blogger with Idaho Ed News
Clark Corbin with the Idaho Capital Sun
Gretchen Parsons, Managing Editor with BoiseDev.com