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This week’s Idaho Midweek Report dives into why the Department of Homeland Security labeled Boise as a sanctuary city—despite Idaho law and pushback from Mayor McLean.
Plus, the cancellation of Boise Pride’s kickoff, a new $50 million tort claim against the Boise School District, and proposed Idaho Power rate hikes.
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Timestamps
00:00 Intro

03:14 Boise Listed as a Sanctuary City by DHS
https://boisedev.com/news/2025/05/30/boise-sanctuary-jurisdiction/ \https://idahonews.com/news/local/mayor-mclean-responds-to-dhss-warning-to-boise-and-other-sanctuary-jurisdictions#
https://idahonews.com/news/local/dhs-warns-500-sanctuary-areas-including-boise-of-not-complying-with-ice-laws#
https://www.kivitv.com/downtown-boise/mayor-mclean-responds-to-boise-being-added-to-trump-administrations-list-of-sanctuary-jurisdictions

05:12 Boise School District Faces Second $50M Claim
https://www.idahoednews.org/top-news/parents-file-second-50-million-sexual-abuse-claim-against-boise-district/
https://www.cityofboise.org/news/police/2025/january/bpd-investigates-reports-of-production-of-child-sexual-abuse-material/
https://idahonews.com/news/local/boise-school-district-served-second-50-million-tort-claim-in-sexual-abuse-case#

07:00 Pride Kickoff Fails in Boise
https://idahodispatch.com/boise-pride-kickoff-cancelled-due-to-low-interest/
https://idahonews.com/news/local/boise-pride-season-kickoff-canceled-due-to-low-attendance#

09:07 Idaho Power Hikes: What You'll Pay
https://idahonews.com/news/local/idaho-power-seeks-1991-million-rate-hike-impacting-residential-bills#
https://idahobusinessreview.com/2025/06/02/idaho-utilities-rate-increase-2025/
https://www.idahopower.com/news/idaho-power-files-general-rate-case-2/
https://www.electricchoice.com/electricity-prices-by-state/

11:00 Labrador Joins 28 States Against Meta AI
https://www.ag.idaho.gov/newsroom/ag-labrador-joins-coalition-urging-meta-to-address-ai-sexual-exploitation-risks/

12:30 CDA Water Bills Could Triple Soon
https://cdapress.com/news/2025/may/31/coeur-dalene-eyes-water-rate-hike/

14:19 Idaho AG Deposition Battle Continues
https://idahocapitalsun.com/2025/05/28/judge-again-rejects-idaho-attorney-general-offices-attempt-to-stop-labradors-deposition/

15:34 Idaho Medicaid Reform Bill Sparks Debate
https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/related/manage-my-medicaid-healthy-connections
https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2025/legislation/H0138.pdf
https://bonnercountydailybee.com/news/2025/may/31/state-legislature-talks-medicaid-ahead-of-july-dea/

17:34 Campaign Finance Fine Hits Idaho PAC
https://idahodispatch.com/confusion-over-accountability-as-take-back-idaho-fined-for-campaign-finance-violation/

18:56 Idaho Rep Andrus Gets USDA Post
https://www.usda.gov/about-usda/news/press-releases/2025/05/27/secretary-rollins-announces-new-slate-presidential-appointments-usda-food-and-nutrition-service-farm
https://idahodispatch.com/idaho-rep-kevin-andrus-gets-trump-appointment/

20:31 Idaho Leads GOP States in Parent Leave
https://idahocapitalsun.com/2025/05/31/more-gop-states-embrace-paid-parental-leave-for-teachers-public-employees/