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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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 

https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/02/25/idaho-attorney-general-asks-legislature-to-restore-his-offices-budget-cuts/ 

06:34  Idaho Pushes Back on Gay Marriage

https://cdapress.com/news/2026/feb/24/legislator-supreme-court-should-change-gay-marriage-ruling/ 

https://idahocapitalsun.com/briefs/idaho-house-committee-introduces-request-to-us-supreme-court-to-overturn-gay-marriage-decision/ 

08:27 Idaho Lawmakers Protect Religious Freedom

https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/01/28/new-idaho-bill-would-ban-cities-from-banning-lgbtq-discrimination/ 

10:07 Little Goes for Round Three in Idaho

https://idahonews.com/news/local/idaho-statewide-candidates-who-have-filed-so-far-to-run-in-the-2026-election 

https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/02/24/idaho-gov-brad-little-announces-reelection-campaign/ https://cdapress.com/news/2026/feb/24/little-says-he-is-seeking-reelection/ 

https://www.kivitv.com/news/political/inside-the-statehouse/brad-little-and-challengers-declare-candidacy-for-idaho-governor-ahead-of-may-primary 

12:55 Idaho Schools Budget Cuts 2026

https://www.idahoednews.org/top-news/public-schools-will-be-forced-to-cut-budgets-even-if-state-funding-remains-flat/ 

14:17 Nampa Slows Growth: 276-Acre Development Denied

https://boisedev.com/news/2026/02/24/despite-offer-to-donate-land-for-fire-station-nampa-rejects-development-that-would-have-brought-1400-homes/ 

15:41 Closing

The ACLU is suing the Wilder Police Department, claiming they illegally assisted federal agents in a massive ICE raid. Was it lawful cooperation or police overreach? 

Idaho lawmakers also push to punish reckless drivers more harshly in school and construction zones, the Senate moves to regulate Kratom before it spreads further, and the Silver Valley scores a major economic win as the Bunker Hill Mine prepares to process antimony domestically.

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00:00 Intro

01:28 ACLU Sues Over Wilder ICE Raid

https://localyocalidaho.substack.com/p/aclu-sues-over-wilder-ice-raid-that 

03:22 Idaho Bill Targets Reckless Zone Speeding

https://www.kivitv.com/news/political/inside-the-statehouse/lawmakers-weigh-harsher-penalties-for-speeding-in-active-construction-and-school-zones 

04:58  Idaho Lawmakers Target Data Center Tax Breaks

https://localyocalidaho.substack.com/p/idaho-lawmakers-take-second-swing 

06:34  New Mine Plant Hits Silver Valley

https://cdapress.com/news/2026/feb/17/joint-venture-to-build-antimony-facility-announced/ 

08:27 Idaho Kratom Crackdown | SB 1282

https://boisedev.com/news/2026/02/16/synthetic-kratom-ban/ 

10:07 Will Congress Fix Idaho's Housing Market?

https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/02/17/repub/high-housing-costs-shortages-propel-movement-on-reform-in-congress/

12:55 Gov. Little Dodges Budget Cuts Fight

https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/02/17/amid-concern-over-cuts-idaho-gov-brad-little-says-setting-the-budget-is-the-legislatures-job/ 

14:17 Idaho Museum's New 250th Anniversary Exhibit

https://www.kivitv.com/downtown-boise/idaho-state-museum-unveils-exhibit-honoring-nations-250th-anniversary 

15:41 Closing

A 30-year career ended abruptly this week after Governor Little withdrew a commissioner's appointment over her online comments criticizing ICE. Is this necessary accountability or an overreach?

In this Midweek Report, we break down the Governor's decision, plus a massive win for School Choice in the Idaho Supreme Court and the new "Parental Consent" social media bill that just passed the House.

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Timestamps

00:00 Intro

01:26 Idaho Commissioner Allegedly Fired Over ICE Posts

https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/02/05/longtime-human-rights-commissioner-fired-by-governor-after-social-media-posts-critical-of-ice/ 

02:57 Idaho Leg Preps Immigration Bills Enforcement Bill

https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/02/09/idaho-lawmakers-announce-slate-of-immigration-bills-crafted-with-influential-think-tank/ 

04:39  Court Ruling: Idaho HB 710 Still in Effect

https://localyocalidaho.substack.com/p/federal-court-hands-partial-victory 

05:56  Idaho School Choice Tax Credit Upheld

https://localyocalidaho.substack.com/p/idaho-supreme-court-upholds-school 

07:52 Idaho Takes on Addictive Social Media

https://www.kivitv.com/news/political/inside-the-statehouse/idaho-house-passes-bill-restricting-addictive-social-media-features-for-children 

09:19 Caldwell Tries Parking Limits Again

https://localyocalidaho.substack.com/p/caldwell-tries-parking-restrictions 

11:12 Idaho’s Breezy Johnson Wins Olympic Gold

https://www.eastidahonews.com/2026/02/idaho-native-wins-team-usas-first-gold-of-the-2026-olympic-games/ 

12:35 Meridian’s Big Budget for America’s 250th

https://boisedev.com/news/2026/02/09/meridian-fireworks-budget-america-250-star-boise/ 

13:58 Closing

Idaho fights to help Trump deport criminals, but a federal judge says no again—blocking House Bill 83 as Attorney General Raul Labrador's motion gets denied by Judge Amanda Brailsford. 

All of this while local businesses from Boise to Eagle publicly choose whether to support or oppose ICE enforcement, state legislators consider establishing a precious metals depository with debit card access, and Utah lawmakers threaten Idaho drivers with a gas tax scheme that could raise fuel costs by 25 cents per gallon.

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Timestamps

00:00 Intro

00:59 Federal Judge Blocks Idaho Immigration Law Again 

https://localyocalidaho.substack.com/p/federal-judge-rejects-motion-to-dismiss 

02:38 Idaho Businesses Pick Sides on ICE

https://localyocalidaho.substack.com/p/idaho-business-for-and-against-immigration 

04:46  Idaho Eyes Gold & Silver Debit Cards

https://localyocalidaho.substack.com/p/idaho-floats-gold-backed-debit-card 

06:19  Idaho Voter ID Reform Bill Returns

https://idahocapitalsun.com/briefs/idaho-senator-proposes-bill-eliminating-voter-affidavit-as-acceptable-id-at-polls/ 

08:14 Idaho Fights Utah's 25¢ Gas Hike

https://localyocalidaho.substack.com/p/utah-pushes-a-refinery-tax-that-would 

10:04 $154k in Medicaid Fraud in CDA, Idaho

https://localyocalidaho.substack.com/p/north-idaho-non-profit-director-sentenced 

12:12 Idaho’s Growth Slows But Stays Strong

https://localyocalidaho.substack.com/p/idaho-is-still-near-the-top-of-the 

13:54 ITD Meridian Police Launch Drone Program

https://idahonews.com/news/local/meridian-police-department-drone-program 

15:21 Closing

Idaho attempts to close Boise's pride flag loophole with fines after the city defied state law by declaring the pride flag official. Representative Ted Hill introduces legislation imposing $2,000 daily penalties on cities that fly unauthorized flags. 

While this week also covers hundreds marching at the Capitol to defend Idaho's pro-life laws, the Idaho Supreme Court hearing arguments that could determine school choice's future, lawmakers demanding fraud protections before releasing $14 million in childcare funds, and ITD crews using unusually warm weather to get ahead on road projects across the state.

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Timestamps

00:00 Intro

00:56 Idaho Lawmakers Take Aim at Boise Pride Flag

https://localyocalidaho.substack.com/p/activists-raise-appeal-to-heaven 

https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/01/26/new-idaho-bill-would-fine-cities-for-flying-lgbtq-pride-flag/ 

02:15 Idaho Works to Prevent Childcare Fraud

https://localyocalidaho.substack.com/p/idaho-lawmakers-and-health-officials 

04:10  Idaho Marches to Defend Life & Unborn

https://localyocalidaho.substack.com/p/idahos-prolife-march-joins-other 

05:26 Idaho School Choice Looks Safe in Court

https://localyocalidaho.substack.com/p/idaho-school-choice-looks-safe-in 

07:11 Idaho DOGE Fails to Trim Hispanic Commission

https://idahocapitalsun.com/briefs/house-committee-rejects-bill-to-eliminate-idaho-commission-of-hispanic-affairs/ 

08:31 What Do 1,000 Idahoans Really Think?

https://localyocalidaho.substack.com/p/idaho-survey-tries-to-look-at-what 

10:44 Trump Tax Bill Hits Idaho Budget

https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/01/24/legislative-notebook-bill-introduced-to-conform-with-trumps-big-bill-lawmakers-differ-on-when/ 

12:29 ITD Crews Race Ahead During Mild Winter

https://www.kivitv.com/news/open-roads-open-schedule-itd-crews-capitalize-on-mild-winter-weather 

14:19 Closing

Idahoans flooded Idaho's school choice program with thousands of applications within hours of launch, but the Idaho Supreme Court decides this Thursday if the program survives. Parents desperately want freedom from the public system, while the Moscow School District spends taxpayer dollars on lawyers instead of competing. 

This week also covers how Idaho stops childcare fraud that costs Minnesota $250 million, JFAC's early budget decisions, and Caldwell's new drone police program.

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Timestamps

00:00 Intro

01:08 Parents Rush Idaho Tax Credit Launch

https://localyocalidaho.substack.com/p/idaho-school-choice-races-forward 

02:52 Idaho Stops Childcare Fraud Early

https://localyocalidaho.substack.com/p/idaho-tightens-childcare-reviews 

04:33 Tanner Challenges Governor's Budget Plan

https://localyocalidaho.substack.com/p/tanner-and-little-clash-on-first 

06:17 JFAC Sets Idaho Budget: $5.8B Target

https://localyocalidaho.substack.com/p/jfac-sets-revenue-target-idahos-budget 

08:48 Idaho Women's March Pushes Abortion Access

https://localyocalidaho.substack.com/archive 

10:42 Idaho Senators Defend Persecuted Christians

https://localyocalidaho.substack.com/p/idaho-senators-stand-for-persecuted 

13:02 Ada County Approves 950-Acre Solar Farm

https://localyocalidaho.substack.com/p/ada-county-commissioners-approve 

15:04 Caldwell Launches Idaho's First Drone Program

https://idahonews.com/news/local/caldwell-police-to-launch-idahos-first-drone-program-to-improve-emergency-response-times 

https://localyocalidaho.substack.com/p/new-years-eve-tests-idaho-police 

16:43 Closing

Wyoming legalized abortion after its Supreme Court struck down the state's ban, making Idaho the last stand for life between Oregon and Wyoming. 

This week also covers how Idaho won its seven-year battle over birth certificates, what Governor Little prioritizes as the legislature begins, and how new mayors in Caldwell and Nampa could shape the state's future. 

Plus, we explore how Congress funds nuclear power at Idaho National Lab, the state's concerning snow drought, and Weiser's new Safe Haven baby box.

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Timestamps

00:00 Intro

01:21 Idaho Stands Alone on Protecting Life

https://localyocalidaho.substack.com/p/wyomings-supreme-court-strikes-down 

02:53 Idaho Birth Certificate Law Victory 

https://localyocalidaho.substack.com/p/idaho-can-finally-enforce-biological 

04:34 Idaho's 2026 Legislative Session Begins

https://localyocalidaho.substack.com/p/the-2026-idaho-legislative-session 

06:10 Josh Tanner Takes Idaho Budget Reins

https://localyocalidaho.substack.com/p/eagle-rep-josh-tanner-takes-the-reins 

07:58 New Mayors Sworn In: Caldwell & Nampa

https://localyocalidaho.substack.com/p/new-leadership-takes-helm-in-idahos 

09:33 Idaho Nuclear Power Bill Passes House

https://localyocalidaho.substack.com/p/idahos-congressmen-advance-nuclear 

11:38 Idaho's Missing Snow & Water Concerns

https://localyocalidaho.substack.com/p/idahos-warm-winter-what-it-means 

13:12 Weiser Baby Box Offers Life-Saving Hope

https://localyocalidaho.substack.com/p/life-saving-baby-box-coming-to-weiser 

14:55 Closing

Trump reschedules weed from Schedule I to Schedule III, but Idaho's Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch push back, warning the move undermines efforts to protect young people, public safety, and make America Great Again. 

The state also responds to the Potato Drop fireworks accident that injured a young girl, while lawmakers freeze $14M in childcare funds over Minnesota fraud concerns. 

Plus, Idaho receives $1B for rural healthcare, ITD plans beltways to combat Treasure Valley traffic, and the Supreme Court prepares to hear arguments on school choice tax credits.

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Timestamps

00:00 Intro

01:13 Idaho Senators Oppose Trump on Marijuana

https://localyocalidaho.substack.com/p/idaho-senators-challenge-trump-on 

02:50 Potato Drop Fireworks Injure Girl

https://localyocalidaho.substack.com/p/boises-new-years-potato-drop-causes 

04:36 Idaho Supreme Court to Hear School Choice

https://localyocalidaho.substack.com/p/idaho-supreme-court-set-to-decide 

06:20 Josh Tanner Named JFAC Co-Chair

https://localyocalidaho.substack.com/p/star-rep-josh-tanner-tapped-to-chair 

https://localyocalidaho.substack.com/p/wendy-horman-leaves-the-idaho-legislature 

08:08 Idaho Freezes $14M Over Minnesota Fraud Fears

https://localyocalidaho.substack.com/p/idaho-lawmakers-press-to-halt-14 

09:53 Idaho Plans Beltways as Roads Buckle

https://localyocalidaho.substack.com/p/idaho-plans-new-beltways-as-treasure 

11:52 Idaho Gets $1B for Rural Healthcare Thanks to Trump

https://localyocalidaho.substack.com/p/idaho-gets-1-billion-for-rural-healthcare 

13:37 Bogus Basin Burns Through Millions of Gallons of Water

https://www.kivitv.com/news/local-news/in-your-neighborhood/bogus-basin/bogus-basin-blows-through-5-million-gallons-of-water-in-snowmaking-push 

14:52 Closing

Robert Netzly sat down to show how an Idaho company forced Costco to ban abortion drugs, and why that fight should make every Idahoan and American rethink how they invest. We also covered his updated book Biblically Responsible Investing, how Inspire Investing screens funds and 401(k)s, and how everyday people can use their portfolios to shape corporate behavior instead of funding causes they reject.
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00:00 Intro
01:05 Biblically Responsible Investing
02:33 Netzly Start in Finances
04:06 Inspire Investing
06:02 Investing like a Christian
08:18 Costco and Their Impact
09:47 Conclusion

ICE arrests illegals inside the Idaho courthouse as federal agents enforce immigration law in Canyon County. 

Plus, catastrophic flooding devastates northern Idaho's Silver Valley with atmospheric rivers dumping five inches of rain in 24 hours, the Old State Saloon offers free beer to those who deport illegals, and President Trump announces $12 billion in relief payments to struggling Idaho farmers. 

We also cover the Idaho Freedom Foundation's bold $1.9 billion budget cut proposal, Dorothy Moon's challenge to public school spending despite $3 billion budgets, and Idaho's ranking as the 7th worst state for drivers.

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Timestamps

00:00 Intro

01:08 ICE Arrests at Canyon County Courthouse

https://www.kivitv.com/canyon-county/social-post-shows-ice-agents-arresting-man-at-canyon-county-courthouse 

02:44 North Idaho Floods after Heavy Rain and Snow Melt

https://localyocalidaho.substack.com/p/flooding-in-northern-idaho-causes 

04:39 Trump Sends $12 Billion to Help Idahoan and US Farmers 

https://idahocapitalsun.com/2025/12/08/repub/trump-to-send-12-billion-in-one-time-payments-to-farmers-to-offset-ag-losses/ 

06:26 Idaho GOP: Public Schools Need Reform, Not Cash

https://www.idahoednews.org/top-news/gop-chair-on-public-schools-money-cannot-fix-a-broken-system/ 

08:46 IFF Proposes Massive Idaho Budget Cuts

https://localyocalidaho.substack.com/p/idaho-freedom-foundation-proposes 

10:35 Idaho Turns Fire Loss Into Resource Win

https://idahonews.com/news/local/idahos-swift-timber-salvage-after-rock-fire-hailed-as-a-success 

12:25 Trump Funds Regenerative Farming: Healthier Soil, Healthier Idaho 

https://localyocalidaho.substack.com/p/trump-admin-puts-700-million-toward 

14:13 Idaho Drivers Rank 7th Worst Nationally

https://boisedev.com/news/2025/12/02/brookers-founding-flavors-sweet-escape-orchard-park-meridian/ 

16:07 Closing