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This week's Midweek Report uncovers the Bill Gates Foundation's attempts to influence Idaho politics, pushing for diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives contrary to traditional Idaho values. We also cover the arrest following threats against Rep. Redman, a shocking incident at a Kootenai County GOP meeting, and the targeting of BSU's football coach for his Christian values. Plus, updates on education bills, indecency laws, and more shaping Idaho.

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Timestamps

00:00 Intro

00:57 Bill Gates Foundation's Influence on Idaho Policies Unveiled

https://www.idahotribune.org/news/bill-gates-gave-nwccu-47-million-during-peak-covid-pandemic-response-raising-questions-from-conservatives-about-nic-accreditation

02:50 Threats Against Rep Redman Lead to Arrest

https://kootenaijournal.com/2025/02/23/exclusive-rep-jordan-redman-speaks-out-about-credible-threat/

https://cdapress.com/news/2025/feb/25/shoshone-county-man-charged-after-threats-against-lawmaker/

04:12 Democrat Activist Bites Security at GOP Meeting

https://kootenaijournal.com/2025/02/22/democrat-activist-cited-for-battery-and-trespass-at-republican-town-hall-legislator-threatened/

https://bonnercountydailybee.com/news/2025/feb/25/cda-prosecutors-drop-battery-charges-daily-bee/

06:10 BSU Football Coach’s Christian Values Challenged By Out Of State Organization

https://idahodispatch.com/boise-state-football-coach-under-fire-for-open-christian-values/

07:45 Historic Education Bill Expands School Choice in Idaho

https://www.lmtribune.com/local-news/idaho-governor-signs-school-choice-tax-credit-bill-22d71139

9:24 Post Falls Library Trustees Face Heated Opposition to Book Rules

https://kootenaijournal.com/2025/02/21/pro-lgbtq-activists-left-leaning-advocacy-group-disrupt-cln-board-meeting/

10:48 Idaho's Push to Update Indecency Laws

https://idahocapitalsun.com/2025/02/25/idaho-legislative-committee-moves-bill-forward-to-modernize-indecent-exposure-law/

12:42 Idaho Legislature Seeks to Shine Light on Out-of-State Money

https://pocatellochubbuckobserver.com/2025/02/26/brian-almon-sunshine-reform/

https://www.eastidahonews.com/2025/02/out-of-state-groups-think-influencing-idaho-politics-is-cheap-lawmakers-want-transparency/

https://idahocapitalsun.com/2025/02/21/idaho-legislators-address-monetization-of-politics-in-new-campaign-finance-bills/

15:01 JFAC Rejects Governor's Workforce Housing Proposal

https://boisedev.com/news/2025/02/23/housing-governor-cuts/

16:21 New Bill Strengthens Idaho's Commitment to Preserving Farmland

https://boisedev.com/news/2025/02/26/apa-farmland-bill-feb-2025/

18:03 Idaho's Bold Move on Wind Farm Taxation

https://idahocapitalsun.com/2025/02/24/new-idaho-excise-tax-bill-goes-gangster-on-wind-farm-projects/

19:35 Idaho Land Manager Takes Helm of U.S. Forest Service

https://www.ktvb.com/article/news/local/idahoan-lumber-company-leader-tom-schultz-named-head-united-states-forest-service/277-48fc864d-ae18-4ee0-9307-1fa170196d12

21:18 Idaho Firefighters Face Union Bargaining Restrictions

https://cdapress.com/news/2025/feb/26/bill-to-limit-firefighter-union-negotiations-introduced-in-idaho-house/

22:51 Political Pressure or Intimidation? NIC Trustees Targeted

https://www.idahotribune.org/news/secrets-revealed-kootenai-dems-plot-hardcore-measures-against-nic-trustees-enraged-panelists-doxx-and-target-conservatives

24:19 Idaho Senate Approves Rental Application Fee Regulation

https://boisedev.com/news/2025/02/19/rental-fees-senate/

25:58 Canyon County Addresses Female Inmate Crisis with New Jail Plan

https://www.kivitv.com/caldwell/canyon-county-commissioners-discuss-plans-for-new-womens-jail-facility

27:24 Closing