Idaho on Friday November 06, 2009

ID: Ousted Idaho roads chief blames political cronyism
By Betsy Z. Russell, The Spokesman-Review (Spokane)
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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ID: Holdbacks hammer state's natural resource agencies
By Nate Poppino, The Times-News (Twin Falls)
Idaho has always been noted for its natural resources.
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ID: Idaho man to undergo mental health evaluation
By The Associated Press, The Idaho Statesman (Boise)
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.
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ID: Idaho GOP consultant violates felony DUI probation
By Dan Popkey, The Idaho Statesman (Boise)
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.
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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.
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