Edit: Our solons should work together

Kootenai County’s longest serving active legislator spoke wisely in a recent column by political writer Chuck Malloy. “You’ve got to work with other people to get things done,” said Sen. Bob Nonini, a Republican. Nonini has no opponent in Tuesday’s primary, nor is there a Democratic challenger blocking his way to re-election in November. But some of Nonini’s Kootenai County legislative colleagues are in contested races, and we encourage voters to examine their options closely.

Over the past few months, The Press has published weekly op-ed pieces providing detailed background on issues vital to Idaho. The columns have included charts that show how our legislators have voted on those issues. If you’ve been studying them, you can’t help but have noticed some clear trends. Several incumbents have not worked well with others to get things done. They have objected to investment that will make our state more productive; they have supported legislation that fits their ideological profile.

We think that’s a mistake, one which is costing Idaho dearly today and will cost even more tomorrow/ Coeur d’Alene Press Editorial Board . More here.