Who knew there were this many things that had to be fixed?

The legislative sessions in Idaho, Montana, Wyoming and Washington are over. Depending on your political perspective, the benefits – or damages – will be felt for years to come.

One thing that isn’t in dispute? Lawmakers couldn’t help but introduce a record number of bills in Idaho, Montana and Wyoming. Washington may also be added to that list, depending on what happens in the second part of its biennium.

In Idaho, lawmakers introduced nearly 800 pieces of legislation – the highest mark going back at least 16 years. Less than 50% of the legislation actually made it across the finish line.

Higher numbers are expected in Idaho, as lawmakers now individually introduce and approve every state department budget, rather than just on

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