(Darin Oswald / Idaho Statesman)

It’s going to be a big year for Idaho lawmakers who are beginning the 2021 session today. They face important policy decisions to be made on things like education, infrastructure and taxes. At the same time, the state continues to battle the deadly COVID-19 pandemic and concerns over possible unrest surface after Trump supporters attacked the U.S. Capitol last week.

Boise State Public Radio statehouse reporter James Dawson spoke with our Morning Edition host George Prentice who began by asking him about the enhanced security measures in place at the state capitol this year.

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