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Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: January 30, 2026

Protesters gather outside the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul, Minn., on Friday.
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Protesters gather outside the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul, Minn., on Friday.

A wave of budget cuts and revenue uncertainty may finally be catching up with the state. The fatal shooting of a protester in Minnesota by federal agents has ignited a sharp division. The Idaho Supreme Court recently heard arguments on Idaho's parental choice tax credit and we take a look at how Trump's immigration and tariff policies are affecting Idaho farmers.

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:

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