Idaho Education Network
School broadband flap: two quick hits
The latest on the rising cost of the Idaho Education Network lawsuit — and the possible effects on one rural high school.
Syringa urges state to rebid broadband contract
A district judge sided with Syringa Networks Monday, voiding Idaho’s $60 million high school broadband contract.
Otter: Stakeholders need to preserve broadband system
The school broadband network is a ‘valuable service’ that needs to stay online, Gov. Butch Otter said Tuesday, after a judge voided the system’s contract.
Judge tosses state broadband contract
Monday’s ruling on the Idaho Education Network system contract could leave taxpayers on the hook for millions of dollars in unpaid costs.
State’s broadband costs could decrease
The state could wind up paying a little bit less to keep the Idaho Education Network broadband system online through June 2016.
Otter: Syringa has no claim for damages in broadband deal
Gov. Butch Otter also defended the decision to hire outside counsel in the broadband lawsuit, at a reported cost of more than $750,000.
Balukoff: Otter displays ‘incompetence’ on broadband deal
The Democratic challenger says Gov. Butch Otter needs to “come clean” on the contested school broadband contract.
Another hitch in the Idaho broadband dispute
Mediation has been fruitless, and the case over the Idaho Education Network contract remains in court. What’s at stake for taxpayers?
Balukoff rips ‘shady’ broadband deal
The Democratic candidate says “shady contracts and scandals” have marked Republican Gov. Butch Otter’s tenure.
More money sought for broadband project
The Legislature will have to decide whether to spend another $2.4 million on the Idaho Education Network.