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Dauphin Rapids
Photo courtesy of Rick and Susie Graetz
Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012
produced daily by Shellie Nelson
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More news from the Rockies
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Community
Idaho grandfather sues state over school fees
A former school superintendent in Idaho filed a lawsuit Monday in state district court against Idaho, alleging that fees charged for registration in public schools violates a 1970 Idaho Supreme Court decision that specifically found such fees to be unconstitutional, and the plaintiff is seeking class action status for all schoolchildren and their parents.
Spokane Spokesman-Review;
Oct. 2
Farmer: Edmonton agricultural policy won't protect farmland
A farmer who is a member of the Edmonton committee charged with coming up with a food and agricultural policy for the Alberta city said the policy won't protect farmland near the city from development as the policy is directed more at backyard farms and smaller operations.
Edmonton Journal;
Oct. 1
EPA to host open house Wednesday on E. Helena redevelopment plan
The public is invited to an open house hosted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Montana Environmental Custodial Trust set for Wednesday to review several proposed redevelopment plans for the former Asarco smelter in East Helena.
Helena Independent Record;
Oct. 2
Idaho city approves Simplot family's JUMP project
The final plan for the Simplot Family's Jack's Urban Meeting Place in Boise was approved as part of a package of proposals on Monday, clearing the way for the project to apply for a construction permit.
Idaho Statesman;
Oct. 2
Western states at the bottom of rankings in personal income growth
The Bureau of Economic Analysis' report for the second quarter found that personal income in Idaho grew by just a 0.7 percent during that quarter, ranking the Gem State 48th in the nation in that growth index, with only Wyoming at 0.6 percent, and New Mexico at 0.4 percent, ranked lower.
Idaho Statesman;
Oct. 2
Three Idaho businesses share state funds for retraining
The Idaho Department of Labor announced it had awarded three businesses in southern Idaho nearly half a million dollars to train workers, with Amalgamated Sugar getting up to $406,000 to train 78 workers at its plants in Paul and Twin Falls; Burley-based High Desert Milk will get $144,000 to train 20 new workers; and Boise Paper Holdings will get $17,000 to train 15 new workers.
Idaho Statesman (AP);
Oct. 2
CenturyLink workers vote to authorize strike in western states
The Communications Workers of America announced Monday that 88 percent of its members in 13 western states voted to go on strike at CenturyLink if a contract is not approved by Saturday night, although Montana workers are not included in that call as they are conducting separate negotiations with the telecommunications company.
Denver Post (AP);
Oct. 2
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"I t places restrictions on 3 million acres of national forests in Wyoming, impacting important aspects of our economy because of the consequences to this state. I believe it was beneficial to take our argument to the U.S. Supreme Court. While I am disappointed in the decision, I am ready to move on continuing to work with the Forest Service about these concerns."
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