Health officials protest Maniacs bill

Mental health advocates across the state are planning to protest a proposal to feature the Orofino High School Maniacs on Idaho state license plates. A hearing will be held at 1:30 p.m. Mountain Time today in the Idaho House Transportation Committee room to review a bill proposed last week by Rep. Paul Shepherd, R-Riggins. Shepherd did not return a request for comment on the issue. Stephen Graci, executive director of the Idaho Federation of Families, said Wednesday that the Maniacs mascot stigmatizes people with mental illnesses or disabilities and their families/ Kathy Hedberg , Lewiston Tribune. More here.

Question: I think — hope — this bill is dead of arrival. Thoughts?