Readers asked what happened to the bankruptcy, building permit and probate reports we previously published online.

Answer: They were unavailable after the Times-News upgraded Magicvalley.com.

But the reports are available again at Magicvalley.com, by clicking on the Business tab and scrolling down to the desired report.

The reports will be updated each month until the end of the quarter - wherein they will be archived and available by request.

Readers also asked why we no longer publish the reports in the print edition anymore.

Well, let's call it a sign of the times.

May 2 was the last day we published bankruptcies - all 90 inches of it. More readers were upset than happy about it. The dismal report required more than three quarters of a page, which could have been devoted to news stories.

So we moved them online where it enjoyed a loyal audience.

If it's free, why pay for it?

Businesses around Idaho are again being contacted by private firms offering to sell them posters on state and federal labor laws that Idaho Department of Labor provides free of charge.

Unfortunately, many of them are falling for it.

"The people of Idaho have already paid for these posters with their taxes, and businesses shouldn't have to pay again," said Labor Director Roger B. Madsen. "All the posters that businesses are required to post can be downloaded free from the front page of the Idaho Department of Labor Web site."

The Idaho Labor Law Poster Service of Boise offers a $20 discount for labor posters that it normally sell for $59.50 plus $7.75 shipping.

Do your-self a favor. Get it free at http://labor.idaho.gov.

Joshua Palmer may be reached at jpalmer@magicvalley.com.