COEUR d’ALENE — Big issues were gaining traction in the Idaho Legislature this past week, and local legislators are expecting the coming week to get busier.

“Our State Affairs chairman warned us that next week is going to get very busy,” said Rep. Kathy Sims, R-Coeur d’Alene.

Sims sits on the House State Affairs Committee with Reps. Vito Barbieri, R-Dalton Gardens; Don Cheatham, R-Post Falls; and Paulette Jordan, D-Plummer.

The State Affairs Committee will be addressing some big issues, such as the “instant horse racing” machines and concealed weapon permits.

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