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Local Yocal Idaho
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AG Labrador Takes Idaho's Medicaid Fraud Fight All the Way to DC | Ep 125
3d ago00:17:51Tap to summarizeAG Labrador takes Idaho's Medicaid fraud fight to Washington DC, pushing for federal data access to catch even more criminals stealing from Idaho taxpayers. This week's report also covers Idaho's transgender bathroom law in federal court, who controls the Idaho GOP, Nampa's newly appointed mayor, a Caldwell police chief suing his own city, the Mountain Home fire investigation, and why pride flags are gone from Boise's Harrison Boulevard this June. Local Yocal Idaho brings you the Idaho news you need to know.🔔 Subscribe for weekly Idaho news every Wednesday. 👍 Like and share if this story deserves more attention. 💬 Which story hit hardest this week? Drop it in the comments. Check Out Our Social MediaSubstack: https://localyocalidaho.substack.com/ X: https://twitter.com/LocalYocalIdaho Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/localyocalidaho/ Thank you for watching the show. If you have feedback or encouragement, please email us at LYIMedia@protonmail.com or tweet us @LocalYocalIdaho on X. I hope you enjoyed it, and have an excellent rest of your week. Timestamps00:00 Intro01:16 Idaho's Medicaid Fraud Fight Goes to D.C.https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/05/28/idaho-ag-labrador-touts-states-medicaid-fraud-recovery-at-d-c-roundtable-with-vp-jd-vance/ 03:18 Idaho's Bathroom Bill Heads to Federal Courthttps://idahonews.com/news/local/idahos-bathroom-bill-in-court-plaintiffs-seeking-preliminary-injunction 05:15 Caldwell Police Chief Sues City for $500Khttps://idahonews.com/news/local/caldwell-police-chief-seeks-over-500000-in-damages-in-tort-claim-against-city 06:58 No Pride Flags on Harrison Blvd This Junehttps://www.kivitv.com/north-end/new-idaho-law-ends-harrison-boulevard-lampposts-pride-flag-display 09:18 Who Controls Idaho's GOP Right Now?https://cdapress.com/news/2026/may/28/kcrcc-names-ron-jacobson-new-chair/ https://cdapress.com/news/2026/jun/01/moon-announces-bid-for-third-term-as-idaho-republican-party-chair/ 11:05 Is Idaho's Growth Reshaping Our Politics?https://www.idahoednews.org/news/secretary-of-state-idahos-rapid-growth-is-reshaping-state-politics/ 13:43 Mountain Home Fire Cause Finally Revealedhttps://www.kivitv.com/news/local-news/in-your-neighborhood/mountain-home/investigators-determine-cause-of-250-acre-mountain-home-fire-that-injured-six-and-destroyed-15-homes 15:05 Nampa Finally Has a New Mayorhttps://idahonews.com/news/local/nampa-city-council-to-vote-on-mayoral-appointment-at-city-hall-meeting https://idahonews.com/news/local/tonight-nampa-city-council-to-vote-on-next-mayor-following-hogaboams-death 17:17 Outro
Transcribe →Congress Cuts Schools That Teach Gender Ideology — Idaho Already Led the Way | Ep 124
2w ago00:17:54Tap to summarizeCongress cuts schools that teach gender ideology from federal funding, and Idaho already led the way — now the question is whether the Senate will finish what the House started. This week's report also covers Idaho's record-breaking methamphetamine seizure, the deportation of 30 criminal illegals, a public land sale near the Tetons, and more stories shaping the state.Local Yocal Idaho brings you the Idaho news you need to know.🔔 Subscribe for weekly Idaho news every Wednesday. 👍 Like and share if this story deserves more attention. 💬 Which story hit hardest this week? Drop it in the comments. Check Out Our Social MediaSubstack: https://localyocalidaho.substack.com/ X: https://twitter.com/LocalYocalIdaho Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/localyocalidaho/ Thank you for watching the show. If you have feedback or encouragement, please email us at LYIMedia@protonmail.com or tweet us @LocalYocalIdaho on X. I hope you enjoyed it, and have an excellent rest of your week. Timestamps00:00 Intro01:00 House Bans 'Gender Ideology' in Schoolshttps://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/05/21/repub/us-house-passes-sweeping-gender-ideology-bill-aimed-at-trans-kids-in-schools/ 03:58 Idaho’s Bathroom Law Is Now Permanenthttps://www.idahoednews.org/news/school-bathroom-law-fully-in-effect-as-one-legal-battle-comes-to-a-close/ https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/05/21/high-school-group-challenging-idahos-trans-bathroom-ban-drops-lawsuit-after-students-death/ https://www.kivitv.com/downtown-boise/plaintiffs-drop-lawsuit-regarding-idahos-school-bathroom-law 06:15 Idaho Deports 30 Criminals via ICEhttps://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/05/26/idaho-state-police-transport-30-more-immigrants-from-prison-to-ice-for-deportation/ 08:19 Largest Meth Bust in Idaho Historyhttps://www.eastidahonews.com/2026/05/two-men-arrested-after-allegedly-being-found-with-over-100-lbs-of-meth-leading-to-largest-drug-seizure-in-idaho-history/ https://www.kivitv.com/news/record-breaking-meth-seizure-in-idaho-1-5-million-worth-of-drugs-confiscated 10:12 Blue Cross Attorney Faces 10 Felony Countshttps://www.kivitv.com/news/local-news/in-your-neighborhood/meridian/attorney-for-blue-cross-of-idaho-arrested-for-possession-of-child-sexual-exploitation-material 11:40 160 Acres Near Tetons Sold for $5Mhttps://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/05/22/state-sells-160-acres-of-idaho-endowment-land-near-the-tetons-to-billionaires-llc-for-5m/ https://cdapress.com/news/2026/may/22/idl-auctions-teton-county-property-for-5m/ 13:59 Caldwell Pays $1,5M in Officer Lawsuithttps://www.kivitv.com/caldwell/city-of-caldwell-and-former-cpd-officer-reach-1-5m-settlement 15:37 Idaho Veterans Memorial Day 2026https://cdapress.com/news/2026/may/23/memorial-day/ 17:16 Outro
Transcribe →Nine Idaho Incumbents OUSTED—Little Barely Holds On as Idaho's GOP Resets | Ep 123
3w ago00:17:13Tap to summarizeNine Idaho Republican incumbents were ousted Tuesday night — and Governor Brad Little barely held on with just 51.7% of the vote, coming within 2,500 votes of the biggest political upset in Idaho history. Idaho's GOP is resetting, and this week's report covers that and the news stories shaping the Gem State. Local Yocal Idaho brings you the Idaho news you need to know.🔔 Subscribe for weekly Idaho news every Wednesday. 👍 Like and share if this story deserves more attention. 💬 Which story hit hardest this week? Drop it in the comments. Check Out Our Social MediaSubstack: https://localyocalidaho.substack.com/ X: https://twitter.com/LocalYocalIdaho Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/localyocalidaho/ Thank you for watching the show. If you have feedback or encouragement, please email us at LYIMedia@protonmail.com or tweet us @LocalYocalIdaho on X. I hope you enjoyed it, and have an excellent rest of your week. Timestamps00:00 Intro01:01 Idaho Primary 2026: Little Barely Winshttps://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/live-results-idaho-midterm-congressional-primaries 03:12 Idaho Deports 100 Criminal Illegal Alienshttps://idahonews.com/news/local/operation-no-return-removes-dozens-of-criminals-from-idaho-communities 05:14 Two Navy Jets Crash at Mountain Home Airshowhttps://cdapress.com/news/2026/may/18/what-to-know-about-a-midair-collision-between-2-navy-jets-at-an-idaho-air-show/ https://www.kivitv.com/news/local-news/in-your-neighborhood/mountain-home/navy-jet-collision-marks-third-crash-at-gunfighter-skies-air-show https://www.kivitv.com/news/local-news/in-your-neighborhood/mountain-home/whats-next-in-the-investigation-into-the-f-18-growler-crash-at-mountain-home-air-force-base-air-show https://idahonews.com/news/local/two-f-18-fighter-jets-have-crashed-during-an-airshow-at-mountain-home-air-force-base 07:21 Pocatello Blocks AI Data Center Permithttps://www.eastidahonews.com/2026/05/proposed-ai-data-center-in-pocatello-denied-after-massive-public-pushback/ https://www.eastidahonews.com/2026/05/hundreds-show-up-for-public-hearing-on-proposed-ai-data-center/ 09:37 AG Labrador Puts 5 Child Predators Awayhttps://idahonews.com/news/local/five-convicted-in-idaho-child-exploitation-cases10:44 Canyon County School Bus Driver Admits to Child Exploitationhttps://idahonews.com/news/local/idaho-bus-driver-plans-to-plead-guilty-to-sexually-exploiting-children 12:31 AG Labrador Wins Idaho $24M Opioid Dealhttps://www.kivitv.com/news/local-news/in-your-neighborhood/idaho-to-receive-24-million-as-part-of-7-4-billion-federal-opioid-settlement https://idahocapitalsun.com/briefs/idaho-secures-24m-more-in-settlement-with-opioid-manufacturer/ 14:45 North Idaho's Wildfire Season Looks Dangeroushttps://cdapress.com/news/2026/may/18/north-idaho-primed-for-broad-and-persistent-wildfire-threat/ 16:29 Outro
Transcribe →Trump Endorsed Brad Little—But Idaho Conservatives Aren't Sold | Ep 122
May 1400:16:05Tap to summarizeBrad Little holds Trump's endorsement and a $1.4M war chest, but seven GOP challengers say Idaho's governor campaigns conservative and governs moderate — and the May 19th primary puts that debate to a vote. This week's report also covers the feds' scrapping Biden's public land grab, the Rathdrum mayor's resignation under a domestic battery probe, Boise State's Canvas cyberattack during finals week, and $7 million in school choice tax credits still available for Idaho families.Local Yocal Idaho brings you the Idaho news you need to know, every Wednesday.🔔 Subscribe for weekly Idaho news every Wednesday. 👍 Like and share if this story deserves more attention. 💬 Which story hit hardest this week? Drop it in the comments. Check Out Our Social MediaSubstack: https://localyocalidaho.substack.com/ X: https://twitter.com/LocalYocalIdaho Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/localyocalidaho/ Thank you for watching the show. If you have feedback or encouragement, please email us at LYIMedia@protonmail.com or tweet us @LocalYocalIdaho on X. I hope you enjoyed it, and have an excellent rest of your week. Timestamps00:00 Intro01:12 GOP Challengers Take Aim at Gov. Little in Crowded Primaryhttps://www.eastidahonews.com/2026/05/gop-challengers-take-aim-at-little-in-crowded-primary/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1s08LWSsyU0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ewv6kXw4Aw03:39 Feds Officially Cancel Biden Era Conservation Rulehttps://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/05/11/repub/feds-officially-cancel-conservation-rule-for-public-lands/ 05:55 Rathdrum Mayor Resigns Amid Domestic Battery Investigation https://cdapress.com/news/2026/may/04/rathdrum-mayor-resigns-amid-investigation-of-domestic-battery-incident/ 07:08 Idaho AG Raúl Labrador Cracks Down on Illegal HOA Fees https://www.kivitv.com/news/idaho-attorney-general-raul-labrador-cracks-down-on-illegal-hoa-fees 09:02 Nampa May Get Amazon Drone Deliveries Soonhttps://www.kivitv.com/nampa/amazon-proposes-drone-delivery-in-nampa-raising-questions-from-residents 10:41 Hackers Canceled BSU Finals During Finals Weekhttps://idahonews.com/news/local/idaho-colleges-respond-to-nationwide-canvas-outage12:33 Idaho's School Choice Tax Credit Has $7M Balance — Applicationhttps://cdapress.com/news/2026/may/05/idahos-school-choice-tax-credit-has-7-million-balance-after-first-application-window/ 14:04 Idaho Hosts World Jet River Race Championship 2026https://www.kivitv.com/backroads/jet-boats-fly-up-and-down-the-payette-river-in-the-world-championship 15:27 Outro
Transcribe →Idaho's Ban on Men in Women's Bathrooms Faces a Federal Lawsuit | Ep 121
May 700:16:20Tap to summarizeIdaho's ban on men in women's bathrooms now faces a federal lawsuit from the ACLU, who call it discrimination — we break down exactly why they're wrong. From a $6.83 million criminal fine hitting Boise Cascade, to a Canyon County sheriff warning Idaho has shifted from a cartel destination to a distribution hub, a Governor's race shakeup with major union endorsements, and a former Nampa priest sentenced for abuse — this week's report covers the stories driving Idaho's legal, political, and cultural landscape. Local Yocal Idaho brings you the Idaho news you need to know, every Wednesday.🔔 Subscribe for weekly Idaho news every Wednesday. 👍 Like and share if this story deserves more attention. 💬 Which story hit hardest this week? Drop it in the comments. Check Out Our Social MediaSubstack: https://localyocalidaho.substack.com/ X: https://twitter.com/LocalYocalIdaho Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/localyocalidaho/ Thank you for watching the show. If you have feedback or encouragement, please email us at LYIMedia@protonmail.com or tweet us @LocalYocalIdaho on X. I hope you enjoyed it, and have an excellent rest of your week. Timestamps00:00 Intro01:17 ACLU Sues Over Idaho Trans Bathroom Lawhttps://www.idahoednews.org/news/transgender-idahoans-file-lawsuit-challenging-criminal-penalties-for-using-preferred-restrooms/ https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/04/30/transgender-idahoans-sue-over-law-that-criminalizes-using-bathrooms-that-align-with-gender-identity/https://www.kivitv.com/news/aclu-six-transgender-idaho-residents-file-federal-lawsuit-challenging-new-restroom-law https://boisedev.com/news/2026/04/27/in-wake-of-bathroom-bill-commercial-tenants-ask-for-gender-neutral-bathrooms-property-owners-weigh-options/ 03:05 Boise Cascade Fined for Chinese Plywood by DOJhttps://www.kivitv.com/downtown-boise/doj-fines-boise-cascade-6-3m-for-buying-chinese-plywood-shirking-tariffs 05:12 Vallivue Land Deal Raises Red Flagshttps://www.idahoednews.org/top-news/district-policy-state-law-come-into-question-over-vallivue-land-deal/ 06:47 Twin Falls Trustee Violated Election Lawhttps://www.idahoednews.org/news/attorney-general-says-twin-falls-trustee-violated-elections-integrity-law/ 08:49 Idaho's Shifting Role in Drug Traffickinghttps://idahonews.com/news/local/idaho-is-now-more-a-drug-distributorship-than-a-depository-says-canyon-county-sheriff 10:27 Little Gains Police & Fire Union Backinghttps://www.idahoednews.org/news/police-firefighter-unions-endorse-little-after-he-lost-teachers-union-support/12:39 Nampa Catholic Priest Sentenced for Abusing Minorhttps://www.kivitv.com/nampa/nampa-priest-sentenced-to-15-years-after-pleading-guilty-to-sexual-abuse-involving-teen14:15 Idaho's Newest State Park Near Salmonhttps://www.eastidahonews.com/2026/05/historic-ranch-near-salmon-is-idahos-newest-state-park/ 15:46 Outro
Transcribe →102,000 Signatures: Activists Are This Close to Stripping Idaho's Abortion Ban | Ep 120
Apr 3000:17:32Tap to summarize102,000 signatures now threaten Idaho's abortion ban as activists push to strip away protections for the unborn and force the question onto November's ballot. Also, a Boise couple faces 200+ years in prison after mailing a 277-page kill list to thousands, 28 daycares lost state funding over fraud, and an Idaho sheriff resigned after running 1,000+ illegal searches on a private citizen's license plate. We cover that and so much more in this week’s Local Yocal Idaho Midweek Report.Local Yocal Idaho brings you the Idaho news you need to know, every Wednesday.🔔 Subscribe for weekly Idaho news every Wednesday. 👍 Like and share if this story deserves more attention. 💬 Which story hit hardest this week? Drop it in the comments. Check Out Our Social MediaSubstack: https://localyocalidaho.substack.com/ X: https://twitter.com/LocalYocalIdaho Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/localyocalidaho/ Thank you for watching the show. If you have feedback or encouragement, please email us at LYIMedia@protonmail.com or tweet us @LocalYocalIdaho on X. I hope you enjoyed it, and have an excellent rest of your week. Timestamps00:00 Intro01:18 Abortion on Idaho’s Ballot? Get Readyhttps://localyocalidaho.substack.com/p/theyre-getting-close-abortion-activists 03:12 Idaho Daycares Cut After Statewide Audithttps://localyocalidaho.substack.com/p/idaho-audited-every-childcare-provider 05:32 Boise Couple Convicted on 122 Counts — Their 277-Page ‘Kill List’https://www.kivitv.com/news/local-news/in-your-neighborhood/ada-county/boise-married-couple-convicted-in-kill-list-manifesto-case https://idahonews.com/news/local/go-hunt-kill-boise-couple-faces-200-years-in-prison-after-distributing-kill-list 06:56 Idaho Sheriff Resigns Over Camera Data Misusehttps://localyocalidaho.substack.com/p/flock-cameras-are-spreading-across-4db 09:12 Idaho’s Top Judge Retires: What’s at Stakehttps://localyocalidaho.substack.com/p/idahos-top-judge-is-stepping-down10:53 Idaho AG Endorses Challenger in District 28 Racehttps://localyocalidaho.substack.com/p/idaho-ag-labrador-backs-worley-over12:51 Idaho’s Medical Freedom Act Faces Lawsuithttps://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/04/27/lawsuit-claims-idaho-law-bans-daycares-from-sending-home-sick-kids-governor-says-thats-not-true/ 14:34 Idaho Loses Gov. Dirk Kempthorne at 74https://www.eastidahonews.com/2026/04/an-enduring-mark-on-our-state-dirk-kempthorne-former-idaho-governor-dies-at-74/ https://www.kivitv.com/news/former-idaho-governor-dirk-kempthorne-has-died-according-to-family https://idahonews.com/news/local/boise-state-football-honors-former-idaho-gov-dirk-kempthorne-nampa-mayor-rick-hogaboam https://boisedev.com/news/2026/04/25/dirk-kempthorne-passes/ https://www.kivitv.com/news/a-servants-heart-idaho-politicians-remember-former-gov-kempthorne https://idahonews.com/news/local/former-idaho-governor-dirk-kempthorne-and-us-interior-secretary-dies-at-74 https://gemstatechronicle.com/2026/04/news-idaho-leaders-react-to-passing-of-former-governor-dirk-kempthorne/ 16:51 Outro
Transcribe →Idaho Dairies Destroy a Senator's Livelihood Over Immigration Law | Ep 119
Apr 2400:15:56Tap to summarizeIdaho dairies destroyed a senator's livelihood for pushing immigration law enforcement, stripping her family of 85% of their income in an act of coordinated retaliation. This week's report also covers an abortion ballot initiative gaining ground in Idaho, Governor Little dodging a gubernatorial debate ahead of the May 19th primary, and the two-year anniversary of Deputy Tobin Bolter's sacrifice for the Treasure Valley. From a Boise County commissioner facing a stabbing allegation to Eagle residents fighting a wastewater canal deal, rising farm costs from the Iran war, and a conservative challenger backed by AG Raúl Labrador — this episode breaks down the eight stories shaping Idaho right now. Local Yocal Idaho brings you the Idaho news you need to know, every Wednesday.🔔 Subscribe for weekly Idaho news every Wednesday. 👍 Share if this story deserves more attention. 💬 Which story hit hardest this week? Drop it in the comments. Check Out Our Social MediaSubstack: https://localyocalidaho.substack.com/ X: https://twitter.com/LocalYocalIdaho Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/localyocalidaho/ Thank you for watching the show. If you have feedback or encouragement, please email us at LYIMedia@protonmail.com or tweet us @LocalYocalIdaho on X. I hope you enjoyed it, and have an excellent rest of your week. Timestamps00:00 Intro01:04 Idaho Dairy's Retaliation Against a Senator for Immigrationhttps://www.kivitv.com/twin-falls/idaho-senator-accuses-dairies-of-retaliation-industry-says-its-free-market-choice 02:49 Idaho Abortion Ballot 2026 Initiativehttps://www.eastidahonews.com/2026/04/abortion-on-the-ballot-in-idaho-organizers-are-confident-initiative-qualified/ 04:48 Labrador Backs Worley Over Sen. Guthriehttps://www.eastidahonews.com/2026/04/idaho-attorney-general-endorses-challenger-in-race-against-sen-guthrie/ 06:34 Idaho Commissioner Accused of Stabbing Minorhttps://www.kivitv.com/news/local-news/in-your-neighborhood/boise-county/boise-county-commissioner-accused-of-stabbing-minor-following-altercation-on-payette-river https://cdapress.com/news/2026/apr/18/county-commissioner-is-alleged-to-have-stabbed-a-girl-at-payette-river/ 08:18 Eagle Fights Wastewater Canal Agreementhttp://kivitv.com/eagle/eagle-neighbors-pack-city-hall-to-voice-concerns-over-controversial-wastewater-agreement10:01 5 GOP Candidates Debate Idaho's Futurehttps://www.eastidahonews.com/2026/04/republican-candidates-for-idaho-governor-answer-questions-at-idaho-falls-forum/ 12:03 Iran War Drives Up Idaho Farm Costshttps://www.kivitv.com/news/local-news/in-your-neighborhood/mountain-home/war-with-iran-drives-up-fuel-and-fertilizer-costs-for-treasure-valley-farmers 13:43 Remembering Deputy Tobin Bolter 2 Yearshttps://idahonews.com/news/local/two-years-later-remembering-ada-county-deputy-tobin-bolter 15:27 Outro
Transcribe →Your Kid's School Was Hiding This From You—Idaho Just Made That Illegal | Ep 118
Apr 1600:14:48Tap to summarizeYour kid's school may have been hiding gender confusion from you — and Idaho just made that illegal. Starting July 1st, schools, doctors, and childcare providers must notify parents within 72 hours or face up to $1,000 in fines. Families are back in control.This week's report also covers: the Idaho Supreme Court hearing a $1.1M drag defamation appeal, another Boise school contractor arrested on child sex charges, record-low snowpack threatening Idaho farms, a TPUSA partnership bringing civic clubs to every Idaho high school, and Rep. Ted Hill's response to Boise's pride flag workaround.Local Yocal Idaho brings you the Idaho news you need to know, every Wednesday.🔔 Subscribe for weekly Idaho news that the national media ignores. 👍 Like and share if you think parents — not schools and doctors — should be in charge of their kids' lives. 💬 Comment below: which story matters most to you — the parental notification law, the Supreme Court drag case, the school contractor arrest, or the snowpack crisis hitting Idaho farms?Check Out Our Social MediaSubstack: https://localyocalidaho.substack.com/ X: https://twitter.com/LocalYocalIdaho Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/localyocalidaho/ Thank you for watching the show. If you have feedback or encouragement, please email us at LYIMedia@protonmail.com or tweet us @LocalYocalIdaho on X. I hope you enjoyed it, and have an excellent rest of your week. Timestamps00:00 Intro01:19 Idaho Law: No More Hiding Gender Confusionhttps://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/04/10/idaho-governor-signs-bill-to-force-teachers-doctors-to-out-transgender-minors-to-their-parents/ 02:53 Idaho's Highest Court Eyes Drag Appealhttps://cdapress.com/news/2026/apr/12/idaho-supreme-court-considers-appeal-in-drag-defamation-case/ 04:53 Idaho's $3M War on Quagga Musselshttps://www.kivitv.com/news/magic-valley/idaho-continues-its-fight-to-eradicate-invasive-quagga-mussels-in-the-snake-river 06:26 Governor Little Signs TPUSA Partnership Proclamationhttps://www.kivitv.com/news/governor-brad-little-announces-idahos-partnership-with-turning-point-usa 08:20 Boise Schools: Another Bus Driver Arrestedhttps://idahonews.com/news/local/boise-school-district-bus-driver-arrested-on-child-sex-crime-charges 05:59 HB 561 Sponsor Reacts to Boise's Flag Stunthttps://idahonews.com/news/local/flag-bill-sponsor-speaks-out-on-rainbow-flag-poles-at-boise-city-hall 11:40 Record-Low Snowpack Threatens Idaho Farmshttps://www.kivitv.com/news/local-news/in-your-neighborhood/meridian/its-been-tough-farmers-concerned-about-low-snowpack 13:07 Idaho Teen Wins Congressional Art Competitionhttps://www.eastidahonews.com/2026/04/blackfoot-teen-to-have-artwork-displayed-in-us-capitol-after-winning-district-competition/ 14:08 Outro
Transcribe →Boise Mayor Lauren McLean Spends $6,000 in Taxpayer Money to Defy Idaho's Flag Law | Ep 117
Apr 1200:14:58Tap to summarizeBoise Mayor Lauren McLean just spent $6,000 in taxpayer money wrapping City Hall's flagpoles in rainbow colors and posting an LGBTQ+ sign on the building — a direct defiance of Idaho's new flag law (HB 651).Also, six activists got arrested at the Capitol over Idaho's new anti-trans-bathroom bill, the teachers' union paid a $70,000 legal bill after the Idaho Supreme Court upheld school choice, and the legislature cut taxpayer funding for union activities in public schools. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly Idaho news coverage.👍 Like and share if you think Boise should stop spending taxpayer money to defy state law.💬 Comment below: which story matters most to you — the flag law defiance, the bathroom bill arrests, school choice, or Medicaid accountability?Check Out Our Social MediaSubstack: https://localyocalidaho.substack.com/ X: https://twitter.com/LocalYocalIdaho Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/localyocalidaho/ Thank you for watching the show. If you have feedback or encouragement, please email us at LYIMedia@protonmail.com or tweet us @LocalYocalIdaho on X. I hope you enjoyed it, and have an excellent rest of your week. Timestamps00:00 Intro01:08 Boise Mayor Defies Idaho's Flag Lawhttps://www.kivitv.com/downtown-boise/i-feel-loved-city-of-boise-debuts-new-lgbtq-display-after-new-law-prompted-removal-of-citys-pride-flag https://cdapress.com/news/2026/apr/01/boise-removes-pride-flag/ 02:42 Idaho's ICE Bill Dies in Senatehttps://cdapress.com/news/2026/apr/02/senate-kills-ice-bill/ 04:48 Six Far Left Protesters Arrested at Idaho Capitolhttps://www.kivitv.com/downtown-boise/protestors-detained-at-idaho-capitol-during-sit-in-bathroom-bill-protest 06:24 Teachers Union Owes $70K After Losing Against School Choicehttps://www.idahoednews.org/news/coalition-that-challenged-tax-credit-settles-attorney-fees-with-state/ 08:05 Governor Signs Bill, Harriman Park at Riskhttps://www.eastidahonews.com/2026/04/disputed-idaho-bill-signed-into-law-despite-strong-opposition-in-eastern-idaho/ 09:32 Idaho Bans Taxpayer Funds for Teachers' Unionhttps://idahocapitalsun.com/briefs/idaho-senate-advances-bill-to-clarify-library-law-restrictions-on-harmful-materials/ https://www.idahoednews.org/top-news/the-waiting-game-teachers-union-bill-now-sits-on-littles-desk/ 11:24 Idaho's Strictest Medicaid Work Accountability Rules Yethttps://www.kivitv.com/news/political/inside-the-statehouse/bill-awaiting-governors-signature-would-create-the-strictest-medicaid-expansion-requirements-in-the-us 12:48 Rigby School Shooting Lawsuit Update 2026https://www.eastidahonews.com/2026/04/parents-of-rigby-middle-school-shooting-victim-file-lawsuit-claiming-school-law-enforcement-were-warned-and-did-not-act/ 14:21 Outro
Transcribe →Idaho Makes Wrong-Sex Bathrooms a FELONY — Governor Little Signs It Into Law | Ep 116
Apr 200:15:26Tap to summarizeGovernor Little signed HB 752 into law — making it a crime in Idaho to enter a restroom or changing room that doesn't match your biological sex. Parents also score a major win as the Pediatric Secretive Transitions Parental Rights Act clears the Idaho Senate, requiring schools and doctors to notify parents within 72 hours of any social transition request. Meanwhile, a Fish & Game Commissioner faces poaching charges, the Boise Pride Flag moves closer to coming down, and Idaho's attorney general pushes back against federal courts on prisoner healthcare — plus more stories shaping the Gem State this last week.Local Yocal Idaho brings you the Idaho news you need to know, every Wednesday.🔔 Subscribe for weekly Idaho news.👍 Like and share if you think the Senate needs to act. 💬 Comment below: which bill matters most to you?Check Out Our Social MediaSubstack: https://localyocalidaho.substack.com/ X: https://twitter.com/LocalYocalIdaho Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/localyocalidaho/ Thank you for watching the show. If you have feedback or encouragement, please email us at LYIMedia@protonmail.com or tweet us @LocalYocalIdaho on X. I hope you enjoyed it, and have an excellent rest of your week. Timestamps00:00 Intro00:55 HB 752: Protecting Women's Spaces in Idahohttps://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0752.pdf 02:52 Idaho Parents Win: Parents Must Be Told of Transitionhttps://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0822E1.pdf 04:39 Boise's Pride Flag Defiance Costs $2,000/Dayhttps://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/03/30/idaho-senate-to-consider-letting-ag-seek-to-bar-local-officials-from-office-for-violating-state-law/ https://idahonews.com/news/local/idaho-senate-passes-bill-to-fine-the-city-of-boise-for-flying-lgbtq-pride-flag 06:16 Idaho F&G Commissioner Charged with Poachinghttps://www.eastidahonews.com/2026/03/idaho-fish-and-game-commissioner-charged-with-poaching-bull-elk/ https://www.kivitv.com/news/idaho-fish-and-game-commissioner-pleads-not-guilty-to-poaching-charges 08:10 Idaho AG Fights Prisoner Trans Surgery Mandatehttps://www.kivitv.com/downtown-boise/idaho-attorney-general-joins-24-state-coalition-opposing-gender-affirming-surgery-for-prisoners 09:41 Idaho Steps Up for Unpaid Boise TSA Workershttps://www.kivitv.com/boise-airport/boise-tsa-officers-unpaid-for-40-days-community-steps-in-ahead-of-easter 11:46 Idaho Pushes ICE Cooperation: Who's Resisting?https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/03/27/idaho-law-enforcement-frustrated-by-legislatures-new-immigration-bills/ 13:16 Sovereign Grace Pastor Gets Sentencing Datehttps://idahonews.com/news/local/former-nampa-pastor-to-learn-sentence-for-trading-child-porn 14:55 Outro
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