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• Idaho defends transportation director’s firing

  January 12, 2010 in Idaho on Page A6 BOISE – The state of Idaho contends that the four grounds for dismissal of the state’s transportation director listed in state law are mere “examples,” and the state can fire … 2

• Idaho defends firing of ITD chief

  January 11, 2010 in Idaho The state of Idaho contends that the four grounds for dismissal of the state’s transportation director listed in state law are mere “examples,” and the state can fire its transportation … 4

• Raise for new director shaped salary decision

  November 21, 2009 in Idaho on Page B2 BOISE – Idaho’s new transportation director is being paid $22,000 a year more than fired Director Pam Lowe because the department negotiated a salary that’s designed to be a substantial … 2

• Why ITD will pay new chief so much more

  November 20, 2009 in Idaho Idaho’s new transportation director is being paid $22,000 a year more than fired Director Pam Lowe because the department negotiated a salary that’s designed to be a substantial increase from … 2

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  Idaho names transportation chief

  November 20, 2009 in Idaho on Page A8 BOISE – Idaho has named a new transportation director, an administrator from Michigan’s Department of Transportation who holds an engineering degree and a master’s degree in public administration and who …

• ITD names new transportation director

  November 19, 2009 in Idaho Idaho has named a new transportation director, this time an administrator from Michigan’s Department of Transportation who holds both an engineering degree and a master’s degree in public administration. Brian …

• Former director amends discrimination complaint

  November 17, 2009 in Idaho on Page A6 BOISE – Idaho’s first-ever female transportation director was fired, in part, simply for being a woman, a lawsuit filed Monday charges. Pam Lowe, who last week filed a “whistleblower” complaint … 1

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  Lowe files gender-bias lawsuit against Idaho

  November 16, 2009 in Idaho Idaho’s first-ever female transportation director was fired, in part, simply for being a woman, a lawsuit filed today charges. Pam Lowe, who last week filed a “whistleblower” complaint against the … 5

• Forgotten remains get burial rites

  November 15, 2009 in Idaho Voices on Page I1 BOISE – The 12 North Idaho veterans whose remains were recently interred with ceremony at the Idaho State Veterans Cemetery hadn’t necessarily been forgotten, but their cremated remains had. The …

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  Lowe: State ignored tort claim alleging discrimination, cronyism

  November 6, 2009 in Idaho on Page A5 BOISE – Fired Idaho Transportation Director Pam Lowe says she was forced out after refusing to send unnecessary state work and money to politically connected companies. Lowe, who was fired … 1

• Murky law helps Lowe, experts say

  August 30, 2009 in Idaho on Page B1 BOISE – Legal experts say ousted Idaho Transportation Director Pam Lowe has grounds to dispute her firing, not necessarily because of her allegations about sex discrimination and political pressure, but …

• Ex-official says politics played role in her firing

  August 27, 2009 in Idaho on Page A5 BOISE – Fired Idaho Transportation Director Pam Lowe says she was ousted just as she prepared to cut back or eliminate a big contract with a well-connected firm after strong …

• Ousted transportation chief claims contract at center of firing

  August 26, 2009 in News, Idaho BOISE – Fired Idaho Transportation Director Pam Lowe says she was ousted just as she prepared to cut back or eliminate a big contract with a well-connected firm, after strong … 1

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  Idaho transportation director fired

  July 17, 2009 in Idaho on Page A5 BOISE – Idaho’s Transportation Board fired state transportation director Pam Lowe on Thursday and named deputy director Scott Stokes as her interim replacement. Lowe, who came under fire from lawmakers …