Idaho's Abortion Trafficking Law is Upheld…Mostly| Ep 51

This week's report examines Idaho's landmark abortion trafficking law ruling by the 9th Circuit Court, along with significant changes in Senate leadership, proposed Bible readings in public schools, and Idaho State Police joining Texas border security efforts. Plus, updates on local health concerns, development projects, and environmental initiatives shaping Idaho's landscape.

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Timestamps
00:00 Intro

00:22 Idaho's Abortion Restrictions: A New Legal Landscape
https://www.kivitv.com/downtown-boise/idahos-abortion-trafficking-law-allowed-by-appeals-court

02:03 Power Shift: Idaho Republicans Elect Senate Leadership
https://gemstatechronicle.com/2024/12/the-new-legislature/

03:37 Idaho Debates Daily Scripture: Public Schools at a Crossroads
https://idahofamily.org/the-bible-should-be-read-in-idahos-public-schools-history-and-tradition-support-it/

05:14 Idaho Troopers Join Border Battle: Governor's Bold Move
https://www.ktvb.com/article/news/local/idaho-state-police-deployed-for-mission-to-southern-border-in-texas/293-041a7ab4-3a30-4599-8deb-204fdad5d00e

06:54 TB Case Sparks Health Investigation at Meridian High School
https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/central-district-health-investigating-tuberculosis-infection-at-meridian-high-school/article_3a8d1b4e-b26c-11ef-826b-6fe8304cedc0.html

08:25 Controversial Hotel Plan Advances in Caldwell Despite Opposition
https://www.kivitv.com/caldwell/i-feel-we-werent-heard-letter-of-intent-approved-for-proposed-caldwell-hotel-near-rodeo-grounds

09:38 New Boise Police Chief Charts Course After 90-Day Review
https://www.ktvb.com/article/news/local/idaho-press/bpd-new-chief-90-day-review-staffing-training-response-times-traffic-management/277-9d55f781-de86-4522-96d4-6fedcf9292e0

11:24 Idaho Backs Tractor Supply's Nampa Warehouse Plan
https://boisedev.com/news/2024/12/03/nampa-employer-state-incentive/

13:13 Sky-High Heroes: Battling Boise's Foothills Inferno
https://www.kivitv.com/foothills/how-aerial-efforts-played-a-major-role-in-fighting-the-valley-fire

14:43 Bears in the Crosshairs: Idaho's Environmental Review Dispute
https://www.eastidahonews.com/2024/12/forest-service-ignoring-new-info-on-grizzly-bears-in-gold-butterfly-project-complaint-says/

16:11 Protecting The Owyhees: A Balancing Act of Nature and Tradition
https://www.kivitv.com/backroads/protections-for-the-owyhee-canyonlands-in-oregon-remains-in-limbo

17:56 Pomerelle Mountain Opens Early for Ski Season Fun
https://www.kivitv.com/news/local-news/in-your-neighborhood/cassia-county/pomerelle-officially-open-after-early-season-snowfall-blankets-slopes

19:25 Idaho Leads Charge in Battling Illegal Robocall Loopholes
https://gemstatepatriot.com/blog/attorney-general-labrador-calls-on-fcc-to-strengthen-vetting-process-to-block-robo-callers/

21:10 Eagle Rodeo Finds New Home: A Small-Town Tradition Continues
https://www.kivitv.com/eagle/check-out-the-new-eagle-rodeo-grounds

22:22 Boise Considers Liquor at Large Events: A Toast to Change?
https://boisedev.com/news/2024/12/04/liquor-boise-parks/

23:37 Closing