A wooden gavel. (Paul and Kami McGuire / Flickr)

A recent shift in Idaho's public defense system has caused some issues, candidates are being allowed to use campaign money for child care, a Rigby High School student was beaten at school, an affordable housing project is back on track in Boise and today is the last day to request an absentee ballot.

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: