Allred launches ed tour, Otter announces Romney campaign visits

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Keith Allred kicked off an “Education Matters” tour around the state today with sessions at a middle school in Rexburg and an arts center in Idaho Falls; he’ll hit Twin Falls on Tuesday, Meridian Wednesday, Lewiston and Moscow Thursday, and more. Allred said the tour will highlight the positive impacts of a strong education system and the danger of this year’s school funding cuts; you can see his announcement here .

Meanwhile, Gov. Butch Otter is bringing Mitt Romney to Idaho to campaign for him on Oct. 6, with stops planned in Idaho Falls and Boise. The Idaho Falls stop will include a breakfast fundraiser with business leaders at Melaleuca, followed by a public rally, also at Melaleuca. In Boise, Romney will join Otter for a lunch fundraiser with business leaders at Chandler’s Restaurant, followed by a rally at the Linen Building; you can see his announcement here .