New area state legislators were among taking their oaths of office on the opening day of the 2023 session. They included 65th District State Representative Jeff Underhill and 68th District State Representative Nate Butler who were elected by voters in November.

<p>New area state legislators were among taking their oaths of office on the opening day of the 2023 session. They included 65th District State Representative Jeff Underhill and 68th District State Representative Nate Butler who were elected by voters in November.</p><figure>
                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/1/1673313056728.jpeg" alt="Photo by Kari Crump. Butler and Underhill were among new members of the House." />
                        <figcaption>Photo by Kari Crump. Butler and Underhill were among new members of the House.</figcaption>
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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/1/1673360444877.jpeg" alt="Photo by Kari Crump of Representatives Nate Butler and Jeff Underhill." />
                        <figcaption>Photo by Kari Crump of Representatives Nate Butler and Jeff Underhill.</figcaption>
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Legislature begins the 2023 session