Bob Fick, the long-time AP correspondent at the Boise office, has quit his job over journalistic differences and will become an analyst for the state labor department. Betsy Russell/S-R here and political reporter emeritus Randy Stapilus/Ridenbaugh Press here (fourth item: "Losing A Watchdog") provide their views on Fick's departure. (You Statehouse news junkies can catch up on what's happening in state politics by continuing to read these two blogs.)

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