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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Timestamps
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