Morning News: Hefty Tab Left From Idaho GOP Caucus, Idaho Produce Company Recovers Post Public Health Threat

Former Gov. Andrus decries lack of political leadership – “Cecil Andrus likes old-school politics and says both the nation and the state could use a good dose of leadership that used to be common in his heyday. Politicians at both levels are too concerned about perpetuating themselves in office and not willing enough to make the tough decisions to solve real problems.” Lewiston Tribune

Expensive caucus drained Idaho GOP campaign cash – “Southwestern Idaho Republicans celebrated the March 6 “Super Tuesday” presidential caucus in Ada County as the nation’s biggest event of its kind, with some 9,000 people descending on Boise State University’s Taco Bell Arena. “We’re thrilled,” Ada County GOP Chairman Dwight Johnson said that night. After the party, however, came the hangover: A surprise $35,000 bill.” Associated Press

CenturyLink, union fail to reach labor agreement – “CenturyLink and the union representing 13,000 workers in 13 states in the West and Midwest have failed to reach a contract agreement, but have signed onto a day-to-day extension of the expired pact.” Associated Press

Idaho Produce Company Works To Recover – “It’s a case that underscores a difficult regulatory balance: Move quickly on the best information available to extinguish a dangerous public health threat, or conduct a more meticulous investigation to protect a business from potential harm?” Spokesman Review