Idaho's fight against illegal immigration hit a flashpoint when a man in brownface disrupted the House committee hearing rather than debate the E-Verify bill the Senate passed 28-7.

A woman drove a stolen ambulance into a Meridian DHS office in a premeditated act of violence, Idaho lawmakers pushed the Supreme Court to reverse Obergefell and restore the state's marriage definition, and Governor Brad Little announced he will seek a third term.

Plus: Idaho schools face real cuts despite flat funding, Nampa rejects a 276-acre development, AG Raul Labrador battles budget cuts, and the Idaho House passes a bill to shield faith-based business owners from local anti-discrimination ordinances.

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Timestamps

00:00 Intro

01:28 Idaho's E-Verify Push Hits a Speed Bump

https://idahonews.com/news/local/idaho-reps-under-fire-for-allowing-overtly-racist-action-in-committee-hearing

https://localnews8.com/news/regional-news/2026/02/24/idaho-lawmakers-face-backlash-following-brownface-display-at-idaho-house-committee-hearing/

https://www.boisestatepublicradio.org/news/2026-02-24/brownface-racist-david-pettinger-house-lawmakers-idaho-immigration

03:22 Idaho DHS Office Attacked in Meridian

https://localyocalidaho.substack.com/p/idaho-workers-deserve-the-full-story

https://localyocalidaho.substack.com/p/thief-rams-stolen-meridian-ambulance

https://www.kivitv.com/news/local-news/in-your-neighborhood/meridian/exclusive-meridian-police-chief-speaks-about-ambulance-attack-dhs-misinformation-domestic-terrorism

04:58 AG Labrador vs. JFAC: Budget Battle

https://localyocalidaho.substack.com/p/jfac-co-chairs-idahos-budget-needs