After almost 30 years as a player in Idaho politics at the local, state and federal level, Republican Sen. Jim Risch’s communications director, Brad Hoaglun, has resigned and is looking for work. Hoaglun and Risch’s press secretary, Suzanne Bottorff, both said Hoaglun was making the change for personal reasons. “It was difficult to do, but it’s the right thing to do,” said Hoaglun, 54, who remains in his post as Meridian City Council President. Hoaglun said he plans to run for re-election in November; the filing deadline for city elections is Sept. 6. Hoaglun was No. 3 on Risch’s salary ladder, making $120,000 a year, trailing only Chief of Staff John Sandy at $169,457, and Administrative Director Kristine Hanisch at $130,000/Dan Popkey, Idaho Statesman. More here.

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