[Vision2020] Luna Laws and those who fund them

[Ron Force]

TheStatesman has an article on the failure of the Luna laws:

http://www.idahostatesman.com/2012/11/07/2337158/laptop-and-online-mandates-lose.html


An interesting excerpt:

Legislators who convene in January will have to consider new laws if they want Idaho to limit union clout, fund merit pay or finance technology in classrooms. How they will take on those issues remains to be seen.
Luna spent much of the past two years pushing his plan through the Legislature and then seeking support from Idahoans, including parents. In the weeks before the election, he and Otter unveiled details of a $180 million, 8-year laptop contract with Hewlett-Packard. The cost and details surprised even some advocates.
To counter the union spending, Otter solicited a $250,000 contribution from Albertson heir Joe Scott. First Lady Lori Otter, rumored to be a candidate to succeed Luna, convinced New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg to give $200,000.
The major financial supporter of the propositions was Melalueca CEO Frank VanderSloot of Idaho Falls, who spent $1.6 million.
In the end, opponents outspent proponents by about $3.6 million to $2.8 million, based on the latest filings with the Secretary of State.

Read more here: http://www.idahostatesman.com/2012/11/07/2337158/laptop-and-online-mandates-lose.html#storylink=cpy
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