Moyle switches sides, opposes airport amendment
Here's a news item from the Associated Press: BOISE, Idaho (AP) — An Idaho legislator has withdrawn backing for a constitutional amendment aimed at letting public airports including Boise's finance projects like a new parking garage without first asking voters. House Majority Leader Mike Moyle supported the proposed amendment when it cleared the 2010 Legislature. But it has to pass voter muster on Nov. 2, when Moyle says he'll vote against it. The reason: The Republican from Star doesn't think Boise should be using $60,000 in public money to pay for an education campaign, contending that shows leaders in Idaho's capital can't be trusted to spend public money wisely. City leaders support the amendment, but contend their educational campaign doesn't take sides. The amendment would allow airports to finance projects without a vote — if project revenues, not taxpayers, cover the debt.