Morning News: Idaho’s Legislative Races To Watch, School Computer Contract Divides Idaho Legislators

$180 Million Computer Contract Divides Idaho Lawmakers – “The eight-year, $180 million pact with Hewlett-Packard Co. for laptops required under public schools chief Tom Luna’s education overhaul is dividing Idaho’s Republican lawmakers.” Associated Press

Debate between Rep. Simpson and State Sen. LeFavour focuses on women – “The four-term state senator and representative said that Idaho has one of the highest levels of pay inequity of any state and that Simpson isn’t doing anything to address it. In the Idaho Public Television debate, she pointed to Simpson’s vote against the Lilly Ledbetter bill that removed the statute of limitations on bringing pay-discrimination lawsuits.” Idaho Statesman

Seven Races To Watch In The Idaho Legislature – “All 35 seats in the Idaho Senate, and 70 in the Idaho House, are up for grabs in the November election. The lines around the 35 legislative districts were re-drawn last year, creating a brand-new political landscape for incumbents and challengers. We wanted to know which races were generating the most buzz.” Boise State Public Radio