Idaho's Illegal Workforce: Economic Asset or Legal Liability | Ep 57

This week's Midweek Report dives into Idaho's reliance on an illegal immigrant workforce and its economic and legal implications. We also cover Albertsons' multi-state layoffs, a judge overturning Biden's Title IX rule, and Idaho Congressman Russ Fulcher's push to dismantle the ATF. With President Trump's inauguration, America is entering a new Golden Age, reshaping the nation—and Idaho along with it. Stay informed with these top stories shaping our state.

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Timestamps
00:00 Intro

00:25 Idaho's Illegal Workforce: Economic Asset or Legal Liability?
https://gemstatechronicle.com/2025/01/do-we-need-illegal-aliens/

02:06 Albertsons Slashes Corporate Jobs in Multi-State Layoff Wave
https://boisedev.com/news/2025/01/14/albertsons-layoffs/

03:29 Judge Overturns The Biden Administration Title IX Rule, Citing Overreach
https://idahocapitalsun.com/2025/01/10/federal-judge-vacates-biden-title-ix-rule-scrapping-protections-for-lgbtq-students-nationwide/
https://www.ag.idaho.gov/newsroom/u-s-supreme-court-sides-with-idaho-rejects-biden-harris-attempt-to-reinstate-radical-anti-women-title-ix-rule/

05:14 Idaho Congressman Co-Sponsors Bill to Dismantle ATF
https://idahodispatch.com/idaho-congressman-russ-fulcher-co-sponsors-bill-to-abolish-the-atf/

06:53 Pride Flags in Crosshairs of Idaho's Proposed Classroom Ban
https://www.eastidahonews.com/2025/01/no-pride-flags-allowed-idaho-proposal-would-ban-many-displays-in-public-school-classrooms/

08:04 LGBTQ+ Protection Bill: A Symbol of Ongoing Struggle in Idaho
https://www.eastidahonews.com/2025/01/idaho-democrat-introduces-personal-bill-to-add-legal-protections-for-lgbtq-idahoans/

09:13 Idaho's Culture War: Preventing Children's Exposure to LGBTQ+ Content
https://gemstatechronicle.com/2025/01/stop-sexualizing-our-children/

11:02 WA Pharmacists Prescribe Abortion Pills via Telehealth
https://idahocapitalsun.com/2025/01/13/washington-pharmacists-prescribe-abortion-pills-through-new-pilot-program/

13:02 Minimum Fine for Pot Possession Proposed in Idaho
https://www.eastidahonews.com/2025/01/penalties-in-idaho-could-change-under-latest-law-targeting-already-illegal-marijuana/

14:37 Snake River Dams: New Study Reignites Old Debates
https://www.kivitv.com/backroads/a-new-environmental-impact-statement-is-coming-for-dams-on-the-lower-snake-river

16:25 Supreme Court Halts Utah's Bid for Federal Land Control
https://www.kivitv.com/backroads/looking-at-utahs-lawsuit-regarding-public-lands-and-how-it-pertains-to-idaho
https://www.kivitv.com/news/politics/u-s-supreme-court-wont-hear-utahs-public-lands-lawsuit

18:29 Court Rulings Empower Idaho Farmers Against Federal Overreach
https://gemstatechronicle.com/2025/01/editorial-how-recent-court-rulings-could-benefit-idaho-farmers-and-ranchers/

19:43 Idaho Senators Push for Third Federal Judge Amid Court Backlog
https://www.kivitv.com/news/local-news/in-your-neighborhood/senators-crapo-and-risch-seek-to-add-a-third-federal-judgeship

21:02 Idaho Bill Pushes for Stronger Oversight of Local Government
https://boisedev.com/news/2025/01/09/ag-investigation-city/

22:16 Idaho Lawmakers Consider Shield Against Frivolous Lawsuits
https://idahocapitalsun.com/2025/01/13/idaho-legislature-introduces-anti-slapp-bill-that-sponsor-says-protects-free-speech-expression/

23:31 Idaho Businessman Lands Top USDA Role
https://www.kivitv.com/news/trump-appoints-clearwater-analytics-founder-michael-boren-to-department-of-agriculture

24:52 Closing