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Idaho Statesman Attacks the Bible in Schools While Defending Explicit Books | Ep 50
From the Idaho Statesman's controversial stance on Bible reading in schools to major policy shifts in university DEI programs, this week's report covers the most impactful stories shaping Idaho's landscape, including developments in the Kroger-Albertsons merger and ongoing debates about educational content and religious freedom across the state.
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Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:42 Bible Ban Backlash: Idaho Statesman's Double Standard
https://gemstatechronicle.com/2024/11/finally-a-book-the-statesman-finds-inappropriate/
02:25 State Board Proposes Elimination of DEI Initiatives in Idaho Universities
https://gemstatechronicle.com/2024/11/no-more-dei/
04:04 Idaho AG Leads Multi-State Push for Student Free Speech at Supreme Court
https://gemstatepatriot.com/blog/attorney-general-labrador-files-brief-to-protect-students-free-speech-rights/
05:036 LGBTQ+ Youth Group Flyer Ignites Debate at Nampa Library
https://idahodispatch.com/controversy-over-lbgt-flyer-at-nampa-library-grows/
07:13 Kroger Extends Albertsons Merger Deadline Amid Legal Uncertainty
https://boisedev.com/news/2024/11/25/kroger-again-pushes-key-albertsons-deadline-as-three-judges-deliberate-deal/
https://boisedev.com/news/2024/11/29/behind-our-backs-suit-charges-albertsons-kroger-colluded-against-workers/
09:45 Tater Trouble: Idaho Giants Simplot and Lamb Weston in Price-Fixing Suit
https://boisedev.com/news/2024/11/22/simplot-lamb-weston-suits/
11:18 CEI Names Barber as the President of Eastern Idaho College
https://www.eastidahonews.com/2024/11/lori-barber-officially-inaugurated-as-president-of-college-of-eastern-idaho/
12:45 Governor Appoints Sparrow to Oversee Foster Care Services
https://gemstatechronicle.com/2024/11/release-gov-little-appoints-trevor-sparrow-as-new-health-and-social-services-ombudsman/
14:46 Kootenai County Legislators Outline Bold Plans Ahead of 2025 Session
https://kootenaijournal.com/2024/11/24/conservative-idaho-legislators-positioned-to-pass-ambitious-agenda-in-2025-session/
16:25 Transparency Triumph: Ada County's Groundbreaking Ballot Initiative
https://www.ktvb.com/article/news/local/ada-county-idaho-publishing-ballots-online-election/277-308ce1e8-38b6-4917-9025-b049e8fcdc08
17:58 Tapping into Controversy: New Homes Approved Despite Aquifer Concerns
https://boisedev.com/news/2024/05/19/south-canyon-water/
19:25 Proposed Red Ridge Village to Transform McCall's Western Edge
https://boisedev.com/news/2024/11/22/billionaire-wilks-brothers-propose-1130-homes-and-village-center-on-pristine-terrain-near-mccall/
21:04 Placerville Residents Struggle as Insurers Drop Coverage Over Fire Threats
https://www.ktvb.com/article/news/local/i-was-just-dropped-home-insurance-companies-dropping-idahoans-due-to-wildfire-risk-news/277-a3a4363a-67ca-4a98-ad32-191a16b3bdaa
22:37 Idaho's Starry Sanctuary: America's First Dark Sky Reserve
https://boisedev.com/news/2024/11/14/a-stargazers-paradise-idahos-dark-sky-reserve-first-in-the-us/
24:27 Boise's Capitol Christmas: A 36-Foot Blue Spruce Takes Center Stage
https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/idaho-statehouse-tree-placed-decorated-for-holiday-season/article_d05da29c-ab50-11ef-98a6-cb99a34ba4e5.html
25:33 Rooted in Recycling: Boise Craftsman's Tree-Saving Venture
https://www.ktvb.com/article/news/local/208/boise-man-saves-trees-landfill-reusing-material/277-5df3d893-9680-4528-8455-6bc567106fbf
27:11 Closing
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