Former Idaho Governor Phil Batt died at home on Saturday. He was 96 years old. Batt rose from being a farmer to the state's top office in 1994 when he was elected as Idaho's first Republican governor in 28 years. He also served in the state Legislature and as lieutenant governor. Throughout his time in politics, Batt supported human rights, including establishing a state commission for the cause and labor rights for farmworkers. His legacy includes having forged an agreement with the federal government that is generally seen as preventing Idaho from becoming a high-level nuclear waste dump. Gov. Brad Little announced Batt's death Saturday.
