Idaho Gov. Butch Otter was released from the hospital Thursday after being admitted two weeks ago for a second back surgery in a week and treatment for a post-surgery infection.
A spokesman says the 75-year-old Otter continues to recover, and now is doing so at home.
The three-term Republican first underwent surgery on July 7 to treat a bulging disk in his back, and the second surgery followed a week later.
Otter has continued to work throughout his hospitalization, but Lt. Gov. Brad Little took over as acting governor whenever Otter was undergoing surgery or other procedures that required general or local anesthesia.
While hospitalized in Boise, Otter stayed in touch with his staff and conducted some official business, including issuing a statement on the Idaho Supreme Court’s grocery tax ruling, and appointing a new member to the state Board of Parks and Recreation.
There’s no estimate yet as to when Otter will return to work at the governor’s office. (Spokesman-Review)
