St Luke's Ends Pride Flag Display After Opposition | Ep 74

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://boisedev.com/news/2025/05/21/ada-canyon-2025-elections/
https://bonnersferryherald.com/news/2025/may/21/school-levy-passes/
https://www.idahoednews.org/elections25/school-leaders-reflect-on-disheartening-and-eye-opening-bond-losses/
https://www.idahoednews.org/elections25/voting-to-decide-tonight-on-75-million-in-levies-to-support-25-school-districts/
https://www.idahoednews.org/top-news/three-school-districts-are-seeking-150-5-million-in-bonds/
https://www.kivitv.com/news/local-news/in-your-neighborhood/meridian/jeff-kohler-and-garrett-castle-elected-to-the-meridian-library-district-board-of-trustees

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-files-religious-liberty-lawsuit-against-troy-idaho-discriminating-against
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
https://idahonews.com/news/local/justice-department-sues-troy-idaho-for-religious-discrimination-against-christ-church#

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/
https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2025/may/21/amid-dry-warm-spring-idaho-may-need-to-tap-into-wa/

13:29 Idaho and Other States Continue to Fight Grizzly Bear Listing
https://www.boisestatepublicradio.org/environment/2023-02-06/grizzly-bears-to-remain-on-the-endangered-species-list-in-the-lower-48-states-despite-idahos-petition
https://gov.idaho.gov/pressrelease/idaho-pushes-for-settlement-with-feds-on-grizzly-delisting/
https://www.daines.senate.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/FWS-Grizzly-Bear-4d-Proposal-Comment-FINAL-2025.05.13.pdf
https://bonnersferryherald.com/news/2025/may/22/grizzly-regulations-logjam-timber-economy/

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