ICE Raids Idaho Lawmaker's Farm Amid Immigration Law Debates | Ep 66

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Idaho's immigration enforcement takes center stage this week as ICE raided an Idaho lawmaker's farm while a federal judge blocks the state's new enforcement law. The episode also covers SNAP benefit reforms and Trump's nomination of Alex Adams to HHS. Don't miss updates on critical infrastructure projects, important legal rulings, and a heartwarming show of bipartisan support for a lawmaker battling cancer.
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Timestamps
00:00 Intro

00:47 Idaho Legislator's Dairy Farm Dilemma
https://www.eastidahonews.com/2025/03/right-wing-idaho-activist-targets-idaho-falls-legislator-with-calls-for-ice-raids/

02:40 Immigration Enforcement Law Hits 14-Day Judicial Roadblock
https://www.kivitv.com/downtown-boise/idaho-immigration-law-blocked-by-judge

04:07 Idaho's Battle to Reform SNAP Benefits
https://kootenaijournal.com/2025/03/24/the-junk-food-war-a-battle-between-taxpayers-and-lobbyists/

05:14 Trump Nominates Idaho's Adams for Key HHS Position
https://www.kivitv.com/downtown-boise/idahoan-tapped-for-health-and-human-services-position-in-the-trump-administration

06:33 Idaho Joins 51 AG’s Fighting for Veterans' Education Rights
https://pocatellochubbuckobserver.com/2025/03/26/attorney-general-labrador-joins-bipartisan-effort-to-protect-veterans-education-benefits/

08:06 Idaho's Legislative Limbo: Bills Awaiting Their Fate
https://gemstatechronicle.com/2025/03/the-missing-bills/

09:46 Idaho's Highway 95 Closure
https://valleylookout.com/2025/03/26/month-long-u-s-95-closure-to-start-sunday-night/

11:03 The Battle for Idaho's Roads
https://boisedev.com/news/2025/03/19/narrow-roads-bill/

12:55 Idaho Lawmakers Approve $30 Million for Water Infrastructure
https://idahocapitalsun.com/2025/03/27/idaho-house-passes-water-resources-budget-with-30m-for-infrastructure-projects/

14:24 Idaho Power Agrees to $800,000 Settlement for Valley Fire Restoration
https://idahocapitalsun.com/2025/03/20/idaho-power-reportedly-agrees-to-800000-valley-fire-settlement/

16:01 Idaho's Fire Fight Takes on Federal Wildfire Costs
https://www.lmtribune.com/local-news/bill-to-allow-idaho-to-sue-federal-government-over-wildfire-mitigation-clears-house-19051862

17:22 Idaho Legislature Trims Public Defender Budget
https://idahocapitalsun.com/2025/03/24/idaho-legislatures-budget-committee-sets-budget-for-new-state-office-of-public-defender/

18:57 Appeals Court Rejects Block on Idaho's Transgender Facility Law
https://idahocapitalsun.com/2025/03/21/federal-court-rejects-longer-block-on-idahos-transgender-bathroom-restriction-law/

20:20 Idaho Bill Strips Local Control Over Vacation Rentals
https://boisedev.com/news/2025/03/20/airbnb-regulations-senate/

21:37 Idaho Lawmakers Rally for Cancer-Fighting Colleague
https://www.ktvb.com/article/news/local/208/idaho-lawmakers-go-bald-shave-support-rep-brook-green-battling-breast-cancer/277-fc053c71-37ad-4bc9-a29a-63293a46031e

22:22 Geothermal Donation Heats Up Boise's Sustainable Energy Plans
https://www.kivitv.com/downtown-boise/historic-donation-boosts-boises-geothermal-energy-system

23:32 Closing

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