Idaho Statesman Attacks the Bible in Schools While Defending Explicit Books | Ep 50 Midweek Report

From the Idaho Statesman's controversial stance on Bible reading in schools to major policy shifts in university DEI programs, this week's report covers the most impactful stories shaping Idaho's landscape, including developments in the Kroger-Albertsons merger and ongoing debates about educational content and religious freedom across the state.

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Timestamps

00:00 Intro

00:42 Bible Ban Backlash: Idaho Statesman's Double Standard

https://gemstatechronicle.com/2024/11/finally-a-book-the-statesman-finds-inappropriate/

02:25 State Board Proposes Elimination of DEI Initiatives in Idaho Universities

https://gemstatechronicle.com/2024/11/no-more-dei/

04:04 Idaho AG Leads Multi-State Push for Student Free Speech at Supreme Court

https://gemstatepatriot.com/blog/attorney-general-labrador-files-brief-to-protect-students-free-speech-rights/

05:036 LGBTQ+ Youth Group Flyer Ignites Debate at Nampa Library

https://idahodispatch.com/controversy-over-lbgt-flyer-at-nampa-library-grows/

07:13 Kroger Extends Albertsons Merger Deadline Amid Legal Uncertainty

https://boisedev.com/news/2024/11/25/kroger-again-pushes-key-albertsons-deadline-as-three-judges-deliberate-deal/

https://boisedev.com/news/2024/11/29/behind-our-backs-suit-charges-albertsons-kroger-colluded-against-workers/

09:45 Tater Trouble: Idaho Giants Simplot and Lamb Weston in Price-Fixing Suit

https://boisedev.com/news/2024/11/22/simplot-lamb-weston-suits/

11:18 CEI Names Barber as the President of Eastern Idaho College

https://www.eastidahonews.com/2024/11/lori-barber-officially-inaugurated-as-president-of-college-of-eastern-idaho/

12:45 Governor Appoints Sparrow to Oversee Foster Care Services

https://gemstatechronicle.com/2024/11/release-gov-little-appoints-trevor-sparrow-as-new-health-and-social-services-ombudsman/

14:46 Kootenai County Legislators Outline Bold Plans Ahead of 2025 Session

https://kootenaijournal.com/2024/11/24/conservative-idaho-legislators-positioned-to-pass-ambitious-agenda-in-2025-session/

16:25 Transparency Triumph: Ada County's Groundbreaking Ballot Initiative

https://www.ktvb.com/article/news/local/ada-county-idaho-publishing-ballots-online-election/277-308ce1e8-38b6-4917-9025-b049e8fcdc08

17:58 Tapping into Controversy: New Homes Approved Despite Aquifer Concerns

https://boisedev.com/news/2024/05/19/south-canyon-water/

19:25 Proposed Red Ridge Village to Transform McCall's Western Edge

https://boisedev.com/news/2024/11/22/billionaire-wilks-brothers-propose-1130-homes-and-village-center-on-pristine-terrain-near-mccall/

21:04 Placerville Residents Struggle as Insurers Drop Coverage Over Fire Threats

https://www.ktvb.com/article/news/local/i-was-just-dropped-home-insurance-companies-dropping-idahoans-due-to-wildfire-risk-news/277-a3a4363a-67ca-4a98-ad32-191a16b3bdaa

22:37 Idaho's Starry Sanctuary: America's First Dark Sky Reserve

https://boisedev.com/news/2024/11/14/a-stargazers-paradise-idahos-dark-sky-reserve-first-in-the-us/

24:27 Boise's Capitol Christmas: A 36-Foot Blue Spruce Takes Center Stage

https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/idaho-statehouse-tree-placed-decorated-for-holiday-season/article_d05da29c-ab50-11ef-98a6-cb99a34ba4e5.html

25:33 Rooted in Recycling: Boise Craftsman's Tree-Saving Venture

https://www.ktvb.com/article/news/local/208/boise-man-saves-trees-landfill-reusing-material/277-5df3d893-9680-4528-8455-6bc567106fbf

27:11 Closing