GOVERNOR COMMENTS ON RESPONSE TO OFFER ON FIELD BURNING TALKS

(BOISE) – Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter issued the following statement late Friday after receiving responses from all the parties invited to participate in negotiations toward a settlement of issues regarding crop-residue burning on Idaho fields.

“I appreciate the positive responses I received, but I was disappointed that SAFE refused to stay its pending litigation. It remains my hope to find a mutually acceptable solution for all Idahoans.”

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