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A mashup of daily Idaho news from PaleoMedia.org

Amtrak CEO vows visit

Amtrak CEO Alex Kummant tells delegation he’ll visit Idaho if Congress authorizes train funding. Crapo, Simpson support return of Pioneer Route. Kummant (via Crapo): “I will make it a personal priority of mine to visit your home state and learn … Continue reading

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Fish and Game preps for wolf re-de-listing

Idaho Fish and Game commissioners anticipate another wolf delisting before next administration takes over. IDFG’s Compton: “The commission is just not willing to stand idly by as federal processes take place.” Poppino in the Times-News. Wayne Wright is new chairman … Continue reading

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Craig sex ruling expected any day

Ruling in Larry Craig bathroom sex case expected soon. Craig has not raised much money for his legal fund, the “Fund for Justice.” $4,645. Statesman names names. Bolstad in the Idaho Statesman.

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TF prisoners want more fruit

TF prisoners strike for better food. One day strike meant to send a message to the new sheriff. Inmate Terry Knudesen: “There’s a new sheriff in town. My family voted for the new sheriff, we’re hoping it’s going to change … Continue reading

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Idaho consolidates out-of-state prisoners

Idaho Department of Corrections has ended its relationship with a Texas prison, moving all out-of-state inmates to private lock-up in Okla. Prisoners to be moved from troubled Bill Clayton Detention Center, a private prison run by Geo Group in Littlefield, … Continue reading

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Judge on hydrology

Former Idaho Supreme Gerald Schroeder in the fray. Now Idaho Department of Water Resources hearing officer for water call disputes: “It would be great arrogance to claim a full grasp of the science.” Poppino in the Times-News.

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Libertarians across Idaho

3, 4, 5 percent for Barr in Idaho? Nampa stock trader: “I have been a Republican my entire life, and we just felt like the Republican Party doesn’t stand for less-intrusive government.” Nampa stock trader? Karl Puckett in the USA … Continue reading

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