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We made the right decision ... to begin refilling the state's rainy day accounts, especially in light of the continuing instability in our national government’s finances.

Idaho Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter, delivering his State of the State speech -- the first such address of any governor in 2014.

Idaho Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter, delivering his State of the State speech -- the first such address of any governor in 2014.

Daniel Luzer is GOVERNING's news editor.