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This week's report examines Idaho's landmark abortion trafficking law ruling by the 9th Circuit Court, along with significant changes in Senate leadership, proposed Bible readings in public schools, and Idaho State Police joining Texas border security efforts. Plus, updates on local health concerns, development projects, and environmental initiatives shaping Idaho's landscape.

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Timestamps

00:00 Intro

00:22 Idaho's Abortion Restrictions: A New Legal Landscape

https://www.kivitv.com/downtown-boise/idahos-abortion-trafficking-law-allowed-by-appeals-court 

02:03 Power Shift: Idaho Republicans Elect Senate Leadership

https://gemstatechronicle.com/2024/12/the-new-legislature/ 

03:37 Idaho Debates Daily Scripture: Public Schools at a Crossroads

https://idahofamily.org/the-bible-should-be-read-in-idahos-public-schools-history-and-tradition-support-it/ 

05:14 Idaho Troopers Join Border Battle: Governor's Bold Move

https://www.ktvb.com/article/news/local/idaho-state-police-deployed-for-mission-to-southern-border-in-texas/293-041a7ab4-3a30-4599-8deb-204fdad5d00e 

06:54 TB Case Sparks Health Investigation at Meridian High School

https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/central-district-health-investigating-tuberculosis-infection-at-meridian-high-school/article_3a8d1b4e-b26c-11ef-826b-6fe8304cedc0.html 

08:25 Controversial Hotel Plan Advances in Caldwell Despite Opposition

https://www.kivitv.com/caldwell/i-feel-we-werent-heard-letter-of-intent-approved-for-proposed-caldwell-hotel-near-rodeo-grounds 

09:38 New Boise Police Chief Charts Course After 90-Day Review

https://www.ktvb.com/article/news/local/idaho-press/bpd-new-chief-90-day-review-staffing-training-response-times-traffic-management/277-9d55f781-de86-4522-96d4-6fedcf9292e0 

11:24 Idaho Backs Tractor Supply's Nampa Warehouse Plan

https://boisedev.com/news/2024/12/03/nampa-employer-state-incentive/ 

13:13 Sky-High Heroes: Battling Boise's Foothills Inferno

https://www.kivitv.com/foothills/how-aerial-efforts-played-a-major-role-in-fighting-the-valley-fire 

14:43 Bears in the Crosshairs: Idaho's Environmental Review Dispute

https://www.eastidahonews.com/2024/12/forest-service-ignoring-new-info-on-grizzly-bears-in-gold-butterfly-project-complaint-says/ 

16:11 Protecting The Owyhees: A Balancing Act of Nature and Tradition

https://www.kivitv.com/backroads/protections-for-the-owyhee-canyonlands-in-oregon-remains-in-limbo 

17:56 Pomerelle Mountain Opens Early for Ski Season Fun

https://www.kivitv.com/news/local-news/in-your-neighborhood/cassia-county/pomerelle-officially-open-after-early-season-snowfall-blankets-slopes 

19:25 Idaho Leads Charge in Battling Illegal Robocall Loopholes

https://gemstatepatriot.com/blog/attorney-general-labrador-calls-on-fcc-to-strengthen-vetting-process-to-block-robo-callers/ 

21:10 Eagle Rodeo Finds New Home: A Small-Town Tradition Continues

https://www.kivitv.com/eagle/check-out-the-new-eagle-rodeo-grounds 

22:22 Boise Considers Liquor at Large Events: A Toast to Change?

https://boisedev.com/news/2024/12/04/liquor-boise-parks/ 

23:37 Closing