Trib: Court knocks on Bedke’s door

Idaho’s elected leadership has become so corrupted by corporate cronyism that you no longer matter. For once, that’s not us saying it. That message is coming from the Idaho Supreme Court. The five members — all Republicans — were unanimous. They include former Idaho Attorney General Jim Jones and all three justices appointed by Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter. In a breathtaking ruling last week, the Supreme Court placed a final stake through the heart of the voided $60 million Idaho Education Network. That was the sweetheart deal former Administration Director — and Otter best buddy — Mike Gwartney struck with politically wired Qwest (now CenturyLink) and Education Networks of America. Gwartney’s machinations froze out the legitimate low bidder, Syringa Network LLC, and produced a system that delivered broadband to Idaho schools at double what it cost those schools to buy the service directly/ Marty Trillhaase , Lewiston Tribune. More here.

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