Scott Bedke announces his candidacy to run for Lt. Governor during a press conference at the Idaho State Capitol on Thursday, May 27, 2021. Bedke enters a competitive race for the seat left vacant by Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin, who is running for governor. Supporters of other candidates also held signs at the press conference.(SARAH A. MILLER / Idaho Statesman )

It’s barely June — about 11 months away from the May primaries — and just like the weather this week, election season is heating up early. As a House Ethics investigation meets the Republican race for Lt. Governor, Ada County home owners are hoping for a property tax reduction. Meanwhile, the state's coronavirus vaccination efforts continue but we're still far from President Biden's 70% goal. And: data discrepancies of COVID-19 reporting in Idaho schools. We cover all those topics and more in this week's edition of the Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable.

Our journalist panel today: