This week's report examines how St. Luke's ended its pride flag display following opposition from thousands of Idahoans, while covering the May 20th election and its outcomes, where taxpayers approved operational funding but rejected facility bonds. 

We also discuss a federal lawsuit over religious liberty violations in Northern Idaho, as well as Trump’s cuts of $49 million in health grants, resulting in significant healthcare budget reductions across the state.

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Timestamps

00:00 Intro

02:20 St Luke's Cancels Pride Flags This June

https://idahofamily.org/alert-tell-st-lukes-to-stop-pushing-the-lgbt-agenda-2/ 

https://idahonews.com/news/local/st-lukes-health-system-halts-pride-flag-display-amid-controversy# 

04:02 May 20 Election: Voters Back Levies, Reject Bonds

https://gemstatechronicle.com/2025/05/idahoans-vote-for-more-property-taxes/ 

https://www.idahoednews.org/elections25/school-leaders-reflect

https://www.idahoednews.org/elections25/voting-to-decide-tonight

06:48 DOJ Sues Idaho Town Over Church Permit Denial

https://www.justice.gov/crt/media/1400906/dl 

https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/justice-department

https://wng.org/sift/doj-accuses-idaho-town-of-religious-discrimination-against-church-plant-1747872909 

https://www.christianpost.com/news/doj-accuses-town-of-discriminating-against-evangelical-church.html 

08:56 Trump Cuts $49M Idaho Health Grants

https://www.yahoo.com/news/federal-government-cancels-49m-idaho-103054193.html 

10:27 Chloe Cole Shares Detrans Story in Eagle

https://idahodispatch.com/detransitioner-chloe-cole-speaks-out-against-radical-gender-ideology-at-old-state-saloon/ 

11:58 Idaho Snow Melts Fast This Spring

https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/sites/default/files/2025-02/borid225.pdf 

https://www.idahofb.org/news-room/posts/2025-water-supply-looking-pretty-good/ 

13:29 Idaho and Other States Continue to Fight Grizzly Bear Listing

https://www.boisestatepublicradio.org/environment/2023-02-06/grizzly-bears

https://gov.idaho.gov/pressrelease/idaho-pushes-for-settlement-with-feds-on-grizzly-delisting/ 

https://www.daines.senate.gov/wp-content/uploads

https://bonnersferryherald.com/news/2025/may/22/grizzly

15:34 Caldwell City Denies Public Fund Misuse

https://idahodispatch.com/city-of-caldwell-says-no-public-funds-paid-to-rosholt-law/ 

https://idahonews.com/news/local/city-of-caldwell-responds-to-allegations-of-misusing-public-funds-for-city-officials#  

17:05 Dr. Cole Agrees to Washington Restrictions

https://idahocapitalsun.com/2025/05/22/dr-ryan-cole-reaches-agreement-with-idaho-board-of-medicine-after-washington-disciplinary-order/ 

18:21 Rexburg High-Speed Chase Ends in Arrest

https://www.eastidahonews.com/2025/05/suspect-in-custody-following-high-speed-chase-near-rexburg/ 

19:42 Idaho DMV Changes Taking Effect this July

https://www.eastidahonews.com/2025/05/new-laws-bring-changes-to-idaho-dmv-services/ 

21:17 Idaho Fights Boise Density Push

https://boisedev.com/news/2025/05/19/londoner-apartment-suit/ 

23:18 Boise Trade School Beats College Costs

https://www.kivitv.com/west-boise/dennis-technical-education-center-helps-students-find-a-pathway-to-success 

24:49 Idaho GOP Names New Executive Director

https://idgop.org/2025/05/20/press-release-idaho-gop-announces-anthony-tirino-as-executive-director/ 

26:07 Sandpoint Sheriff Adds Drone Technology

https://bonnercountydailybee.com/news/2025/may/21/bcso-to-purchase-drone/ 

27:21 Ashton Raises Funds for July 4th Show

https://www.eastidahonews.com/2025/05/fireworks-fundraisers-ignite-community-spirit-in-ashton/ 

25:23 Closing