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Eye On Boise archive for Jan. 17, 2009

SATURDAY, JAN. 17, 2009

One week in, and already all this...

Here's a link to my full story in today's Spokesman-Review about Friday's developments at the Legislature, including the call for all state agencies to stop spending money except for operating costs “until further notice.” It’s not yet clear what will be affected, but possible targets…

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Melinda Smyser appointed to Senate

Gov. Butch otter has appointed Melinda Smyser to Brad Little's former Senate seat. Otter chose Smyser, a GOP activist who was the top choice of a district party committee that submitted three names to the governor, over Caldwell farmer Sid Freeman and Rep. Carlos Bilbao,…

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