Yocal Idaho Midweek Report #47: Historic Republican Wave Sweeps the US and Idaho

From the historic Republican wave that swept across the United States and Idaho with record-breaking voter turnout to Labrador's victory against federal wage rules, BSU's dominant football season in the Mountain West Conference, and Goodwood Barbecue's major expansion plans in Eagle, this week's report brings you the biggest stories shaping Idaho.

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00:00 Intro

00:58 Idaho Election 2024: Close Races & GOP Gains

https://www.boisestatepublicradio.org/politics-government/2024-11-07/idaho-senate-election-results-democrat-loss 

https://www.ktvb.com/elections 

https://www.eastidahonews.com/2024/11/idaho-republicans-to-expand-supermajority-in-idaho-legislature/ 

02:27 Idaho GOP Dominates 2024 Election Results in the Treasure Valley

https://www.livevoterturnout.com/ENR/idaho/133/2/en/Index_133.html 

https://www.livevoterturnout.com/ENR/idaho/133/27/en/Index_133.html 

https://boisedev.com/news/2024/11/06/nampa-voters-approve-auditorium-district-canyon-county-ambulance-levy-fails/ 

https://boisedev.com/news/2024/11/05/ada-county-elections-2024-commissioner-sheriff/ 

https://idahodispatch.com/democrats-lose-three-seats-in-idaho-legislature-admidst-controversy-in-another-close-race/ 

04:18 Idaho 2024 Election: Prop 1 and Constitutional Amendment Results

https://results.voteidaho.gov/measures.html 

https://gemstatechronicle.com/2024/11/prop-1-post-mortem/ 

https://cdapress.com/news/2024/nov/06/state-roundup-prop-1-fails-to-impress-idaho-voters/ 

https://idahodispatch.com/proposition-1-fails-by-nearly-40-in-idaho-as-similar-measures-fail-nationwide/ 

https://kootenaijournal.com/2024/11/06/local-election-results-the-voters-have-spoken/ 

https://www.eastidahonews.com/2024/11/idaho-constitutional-amendment-to-ban-noncitizen-voting-passes/ 

05:34 Idaho 2024 Election: Record-Breaking Voter Turnout

https://results.voteidaho.gov/turnout.html 

https://idahodispatch.com/early-returns-in-idaho-breaking-records/ 

https://kootenaijournal.com/2024/11/06/local-election-results-the-voters-have-spoken/ 

https://idahofamily.org/election-victories-present-historic-opportunities-for-conservative-christians/ 

07:13 Moscow Murder Trial: Death Penalty Debate

https://www.kivitv.com/news/local-news/in-your-neighborhood/ada-county/live-updates-bryan-kohberger-appears-in-ada-county-court-for-motions-regarding-death-penalty 

08:37 Labrador Wins Fight Against Federal Wage Rule

https://idahodispatch.com/press-release-attorney-general-labrador-announces-victory-in-challenge-to-federal-contractor-minimum-wage/ 

09:42 Idaho Task Force Targets DEI Programs

https://idahofamily.org/news-roundup-dei-in-idaho-labrador-takes-on-the-fda/ 

https://www.dnews.com/local-news/legislative-task-force-looking-at-dei-and-idaho-higher-education-17944048 

https://www.campusreform.org/article/idaho-task-force-holds-first-meeting-dei-higher-ed/26677 

https://www.uiargonaut.com/2024/02/25/idaho-pushes-bill-to-eradicate-diversity-positions-in-higher-education/ 

https://www.idahoednews.org/top-news/task-force-rekindles-debate-over-dei-on-college-campuses/ 

https://www.boisestatepublicradio.org/politics-government/2024-10-28/dei-statements-legislature-idaho 

11:00 BSU Dominates Mountain West Conference

https://www.kivitv.com/news/local-news/in-your-neighborhood/boise-state/boise-state-football-remains-undefeated-in-the-mountain-west-conference 

https://idahonews.com/news/local/boise-state-aims-for-sixth-straight-win-in-showdown-against-san-diego-state 

12:14 Goodwood Plans Major Expansion in Eagle

https://boisedev.com/news/2024/11/05/goodwood-flats-16-restaurants-eagle-idaho/ 

13:29 EV Parking Stalls Ada County Jail Expansion

https://www.krem.com/article/news/local/parking-dispute-sets-another-obstacle-in-ada-county-jail-expansion-idaho/277-03b02a54-b8aa-43ba-bea4-db85b10f520b 

https://www.ktvb.com/article/news/local/capitol-watch/parking-dispute-sets-another-obstacle-in-ada-county-jail-expansion-idaho/277-03b02a54-b8aa-43ba-bea4-db85b10f520b 

https://boisedev.com/news/2024/04/26/ada-county-jail-expansion-phases/ 

https://boisedev.com/2024/05/14/incumbent-and-three-challengers-hope-for-gop-nomination-for-ada-county-commission-district-3/ 

14:49 Idaho Farmers Complete Major Sugar Beet Harvest

https://www.kivitv.com/news/local-news/in-your-neighborhood/we-got-the-beets-a-cornerstone-of-the-magic-valleys-ag-economy-the-2024-sugar-beet-harvest-wraps-up 

https://www.rfdtv.com/off-to-a-strong-start-producers-are-hoping-the-sugarbeet-crop-stays-strong-as-harvest24-comes-to-an-end 

16:04 Idaho Receives $20.8M of Federal Funds for Water Projects

https://bonnercountydailybee.com/news/2024/nov/03/idaho-to-receive-20m-for-water-infrastructure-projects/ 

17:31 Idaho Meat Processor Faces $2M Payment Dispute

https://www.eastidahonews.com/2024/11/local-meat-processing-plant-sued-after-allegedly-failing-to-pay-for-over-2-million-worth-of-cattle/ 

18:30 Rexburg Welcomes Authentic Indian Cuisine

https://www.eastidahonews.com/2024/11/heres-whats-new-in-the-old-new-fongs-building/ 

19:25 Nampa's 55-Foot Christmas Tree Gets New Home

https://www.kivitv.com/nampa/from-timber-to-tidings-nampa-moves-citys-christmas-tree-to-its-holiday-location 

20:26 13 Idaho Hunters Face Felony Wildlife Charges

https://www.kivitv.com/twin-falls/hunting-party-hangover-12-men-face-114-criminal-charges-after-a-series-of-illegal-south-hills-hunts 

21:38 Closing