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Prosecutor: No Charges Vs. Treasurer

A southwestern Idaho county prosecutor announced Thursday he won't pursue criminal charges against state Treasurer Ron Crane for using a state gas card to fill up his private vehicle, concluding there's no evidence the four-term Republican acted with criminal intent. Canyon County prosecutor Bryan Taylor did recommend Crane quit using the gas card for undocumented purposes and begin more-comprehensive record keeping, ensuring he's not using taxpayer-funded gasoline for personal trips. Taylor also suggested Idaho clarify travel policies governing elected officials/John Miller, AP. More here.

Question: Should Idaho Treasurer Ron Crane have been prosecuted for using a state gas card to fill up his private vehicle?



D.F. Oliveria
D.F. (Dave) Oliveria joined The Spokesman-Review in 1984. He currently is a columnist and compiles the Huckleberries Online blog and writes about North Idaho in his Huckleberries column.

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