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3-4-05

Salary solutions sought to prevent
continuing loss of expertise, talent

Discussion continues about the need to make changes in the way state agencies, including ITD, compensate their employees. Reports indicate that state salaries continue to lag behind similar positions in the public sector and local governments. As a result, state agencies are experiencing an outward migration of talent, expertise and experience.
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JFAC approves budget with only two changes
The Joint Finance and Appropriations Committee approved a Fiscal Year 2006 budget of nearly $473 million for the Idaho Transportation Department. The appropriation reflects only minor changes and will enable ITD to embark on what Director Dave Ekern describes as “an ambitious agenda for FY06.

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Legislature considers transportation-related bills
A number of transportation-related bills continue to progress as the 2005 Idaho Legislature enters its third month. One bill, which would transfer responsibility for search and rescue activities for missing aircraft and airmen from ITD to the Idaho National Guard, has ascended to Gov. Dirk Kempthorne’s desk.
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Design conference to focus on Context Sensitive Solutions
Improving and expanding Idaho’s transportation system to meet the demands of rapid growth and a desire to retain Idaho’s best qualities will be a central theme of a two-day conference in Boise. The 2005 Project Development Conference, April 6, 7, will focus on “Implementing Context Sensitive Solutions in Idaho.”
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Quick action prevents major catastrophe

It was a classic case of being at the right place, at the right time. On Saturday, Feb. 19, ITD maintenance worker Larry Jokinen, pulled into the two-bay Stanley Maintenance shed and noticed a ceiling-mounted propane heater on fire. After calling 911 Larry promptly turned off the propane and electricity to the building, snuffing the fire.
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A matter of behavioral health
Behavioral Health is the term used to describe what has long been known as mental health. It is a term that has been adopted for two reasons. First, to address the often negative reaction to the word "mental." Second, to broaden the discussion to include the habits, emotions, behaviors and choices that often reflect our mental health.
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Funds needed to protect Idaho's role in transportation
U.S. Sen. Mike Crapo (R-Idaho)
In a state where over two-thirds of the land is owned by the federal government, we depend upon federal transportation dollars to help fix not only these perilous pavement pillagers, but to ensure the continuation of safe roads that are in good repair.
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