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Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: January 22, 2021

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Samantha Wright
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Boise State Public Radio
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During a Friday news conference called earlier that morning, Gov. Brad Little sharply criticized fellow Republicans in the legislature pushing to limit emergency declarations to 30 days. Earlier in the week, state lawmakers in the House approved a bill that would allow the legislature to call itself back into session without the governor's approval. 

While things are heating up at the capitol, the state's fight against COVID-19 continues as more Idaho National Gaurd members are called up to help with vaccination efforts. We cover all that and plenty more on this week's Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable. 

Today's panel of journalists: 

Have a question or comment for the show? Tweet @KBSX915 using #IdahoMatters

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