Morning News: All Options On The Table For Vacant Governor’s Mansion, Montana-Idaho Transmission Project Likely Dumped

Bonneville won’t use NorthWestern line for Idaho – “The company says the Bonneville Power Administration notified them that it won’t use the proposed $1 billion Mountain States Transmission Intertie to serve BPA’s southern Idaho loads. Market uncertainties and environmental issues have also hampered the project. “ Associated Press

Idaho schools chief Luna and state Rep. Cronin have tense debate over K-12 reforms – “Idaho Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Luna and state Rep. Brian Cronin agreed on one thing in their debate Tuesday on Propositions 1, 2 and 3: The stakes are huge.” Idaho Statesman

In mansion debate, Simplot’s presence still felt – “Ballooning costs — to the tune of $177,400 this year alone — as well as the still-unoccupied home’s posture above Boise’s skyline that strikes some as too regal — have spurred demands it be jettisoned.” Associated Press