This week on Idaho Reports...

For the first time in a decade, the Idaho House of Representatives has a new speaker, and the rest of the lawmakers have their new committee assignments. Kevin Richert of Idaho Education News and Betsy Russell of the Idaho Press break down what that means for Idahoans. Plus, a new chapter in the decades-long effort to clean up historic mining waste in the Bunker Hill Superfund site.

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Rep. Mike Moyle sworn in as Speaker of the House

Lt. Gov. Elect Scott Bedke, who served as speaker for the last 10 years and was the longest-serving speaker, gaveled in one last time Thursday before swearing Moyle into the role. The new speaker is starting his 13th term and was previously the state’s longest-serving majority leader.

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Associate producer Logan Finney spoke with several newly elected lawmakers at the organizational session about their experiences transitioning from candidate to legislator, what they learned this week at orientation, and what they expect to see during the session in January.

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Little allocates $1 million for UI murders investigation

Gov. Brad Little has allocated $1 million in state emergency funds to aid the ongoing investigation into the November murders of four University of Idaho students.

“Expenses will be determined by the Idaho State Police in coordination with local law enforcement and other investigation partners,” press secretary Madison Hardy said.

Pizzuto’s execution canceled for now; state doesn't have lethal injection chemicals

Lethal injection is the only legal form of execution in the state. From 1982 to 2009, Idaho law allowed use of a firing squad.

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