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Idaho: Governor proposes review of sentencing

Gov. Dirk Kempthorne said he would place a high priority on the Blue Ribbon Task Force recommendations for changes in sentencing guidelines to address problems created by a growing prison population.

The governor in his State of the State address also confirmed his support for the death penalty

and would sign a bill to make state law confirm to the Supreme Court's Ring decision.

"There is now consensus language to correct a technical flaw in the sentencing process in death penalty cases. I strongly support the death penalty and will sign this legislation as quickly as you send it to my desk."

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