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Idaho daily news roundup

Ousted Idaho roads chief blames political cronyism



Fired Idaho Transportation Director Pam Lowe says she was forced out after refusing to send unnecessary state work and money to politically connected companies.
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Holdbacks hammer state's natural resource agencies



Idaho has always been noted for its natural resources.
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Idaho man to undergo mental health evaluation


A judge has ordered a mental health evaluation for a man accused of intentionally driving his pickup truck into a pair of Idaho State Police motorcycle troopers parked along an interstate median.   Read More
Idaho GOP consultant violates felony DUI probation


Gov. Butch Otter on Thursday ended his business relationship with a well-traveled GOP campaign consultant after the man was arrested for violating his probation for felony DUI.   Read More
Weekly wrap: Louisiana pleasantly surprised by haul from tax amnesty program
By Stephen C. Fehr, Stateline.org Staff Writer

More than $300 million is generated from delinquent Louisiana taxpayers; California finance chief hangs it up; Iowa Gov. Culver campaigns as problem solver; and stimulus Web site turns up boo-boos.   Read More
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Gov. C.L. "Butch" Otter (R)
Elected: November 2007
Term expires: January 2011

 

State capital: Boise
State nickname: The Gem State
Lt. Gov. Brad Little (R)
Secretary of State Ben Ysursa (R)
Attorney General Lawrence Wasden (R)

Senate President: Lt. Gov. Brad Little (R)

Senate President Pro Tem: Robert Geddes (R)
House Speaker: Lawerence Denny (R) 
   


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