House Minority Leader John Rusche of Lewiston has asked that Cindy Agidius be removed as communications director for the House Republican Caucus, reporter Bill Spence of the Lewiston Tribune reports, saying she's using the position to “hound” and “spy” on a Democratic caucus member. Rusche said Agidius has been taking photos and posting inappropriate online comments about Rep. Paulette Jordan, D-Plummer, who defeated her in the general election last November; you can read Spence’s full report here at his “Political Theater” blog.

“I've spoken with (House Speaker Scott Bedke) twice about this,” Rusche told the Tribune. “I'm concerned that one of my caucus members is feeling harassed. I'm also concerned the majority caucus office is being used for political purposes.”

Bedke said he spoke with Agidius after Rusche contacted him and considers the issue closed, Spence reports. “I think (Agidius's online comment) was a one-time lapse,” he said. “She took it down immediately. She and I have talked; I've let her know there are certain lines I don't want crossed. She has a good feel for that now.”