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In this week's Midweek Report, Senator Mike Crapo protects President Trump's tariff authority against Democrat attempts to limit his presidential economic powers. We also cover Idaho's continued commitment to border security enforcement, the House's approval of a $100M property tax relief bill, and the concerning trend of Boise churches altering Biblical scripture to accommodate LGBTQ+ ideology. Plus, updates on education initiatives, local government actions, and other key developments shaping Idaho's political and cultural landscape. Subscribe for weekly updates on the stories that matter to Idahoans! 

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Timestamps

00:00 Intro

01:19 Idaho Senator Mike Crapo Blocks Measure to Curb Presidential Tariff Powers

https://www.eastidahonews.com/2025/03/crapo-blocks-tariff-bill-days-before-trump-imposes-tariffs-on-canada-mexico/ 

02:52 Idaho Law Enforcement Bolsters Border Security Efforts

https://idahocapitalsun.com/2025/03/06/despite-profiling-concerns-more-law-agencies-are-joining-street-level-immigration-enforcement/ 

04:19 Idaho House Approves $100M Property Tax Relief Bill

https://boisedev.com/news/2025/03/05/hb-304-mar-5-2025/

05:39 Boise Churches Alter Scripture for LGBTQ+ Film

https://idahocapitalsun.com/briefs/two-boise-churches-to-host-lgbtq-rights-biblical-mistranslation-documentary-screening/ 

07:22 St. Luke's Defies Idaho Abortion Ban Amid Federal Legal Battle

https://idahocapitalsun.com/2025/03/05/repub/idaho-hospital-moves-forward-with-emergency-abortion-care-case-despite-doj-dismissal/ 

08:49 Federal Shift on Abortion Ban Upholds Idaho Law

https://www.kivitv.com/downtown-boise/trump-administration-set-to-dismiss-federal-lawsuit-on-idaho-emergency-abortion-access 

10:03 Abortion Debate Intensifies in Idaho and National with Pushback

https://idahocapitalsun.com/2025/03/05/repub/new-poll-indicates-abortion-policy-could-affect-employment-decisions/ 

https://stateline.org/2025/03/06/gop-lawmakers-push-to-charge-women-with-homicide-for-seeking-abortions/ 

11:57 Idaho Lawmakers Reject $1M Crisis Pregnancy Center Grant

https://idahocapitalsun.com/2025/02/28/senate-committee-kills-bill-to-subsidize-crisis-pregnancy-centers-in-idaho/ 

13:31 Idaho Lawmakers Push Bill to Restrict LGBTQ+ Education

https://www.dnews.com/local-news/lawmakers-introduce-bill-aimed-at-limiting-sexual-orientation-gender-identity-education-6eea23aa 

15:07 Eagle's Moral Crossroads: Fine Dining Embraces Drag Culture

https://www.ktvb.com/article/news/local/we-are-eagle-french-fine-dining-restaurant-bacquets-hosts-a-drag-brunch/277-6058ffce-a23c-4685-8b53-07be371762eb 

16:45 Idaho's Firing Squad Frontier 

https://cdapress.com/news/2025/mar/05/idaho-could-be-only-state-with-firing-squad-as-main-execution-method-after-legislature-passes-bill/ 

18:20 Idaho Judge Criticizes Sealed Filings in Kohberger Trial

https://www.eastidahonews.com/2025/03/judge-tells-attorneys-to-stop-being-so-secretive-in-bryan-kohbergers-quadruple-murder-case/ 

19:48 Idaho's Values Find a Champion

https://gemstatechronicle.com/2025/02/release-idaho-preservation-society-new-organization-dedicated-to-preserving-idahos-unique-culture/ 

21:13 Idaho Lawmakers Propose Sweeping Changes to Medicaid Program

https://idahocapitalsun.com/2025/02/28/idaho-legislature-introduces-tweaked-medicaid-cost-bill-with-work-requirements/ 

22:41 Idaho Lawmakers Consider Limiting Data Center Tax Breaks

https://boisedev.com/news/2025/03/04/hb-315-mar-2025/ 

24:05 Hayden's Council Clash Sparks Statewide Open Meeting Law Reform

https://kootenaijournal.com/2025/02/28/hayden-city-council-controversy-leads-to-open-meetings-law-amendment/ 

27:24 Closing