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Idaho Reporters' Roundtable: Friday, May 3, 2019

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The Idaho State Capitol illuminated for Boise PrideFest.

Host Gemma Gaudette leads a round table discussion of the week's headlines with the region's top journalists. This week, Idaho Matters speaks with Betsy Russell of the Idaho Press, Mike Sharp of KIVI 6 On Your Side and Kevin Richert of Idaho Education News.

This week, we discuss concerns about a raise in public school teacher pay and consultancy fees paid by the State Department of Education with Kevin Richert of Idaho Education News.   KIVI 6 On Your Side's Mike Sharp takes us on a deep dive into the state's hemp policy and Betsy Russell of the Idaho Press talks about changes to Capitol lighting that will have an impact on Boise Pride Festival celebrations.

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