House speaker proposes changes to libel law
If enacted, violators are subject to up to $100,000 in fines and five years in prison

Last month, House Speaker Mike Moyle proposed a bill that would make it a felony to knowingly publish a false statement “with actual malice” about another person.  “Actual malice” is […]

Bill proposed to end Idaho’s involvement with WWAMI  
State legislatures seek to pull out of partnership with University of Washington and create new program in Utah

Idaho House Bill 176 seeks to cut Idaho’s ties with WWAMI, a multi-state medical education partnership including Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana and Idaho. Passed by a 9-5 vote in the […]

Bill proposed to enforce DEI bans on a state level
Idaho Legislature proposes bill to remove university DEI requirements

Idaho lawmakers are looking to double down with the Idaho State Board of Education’s recent decision to ban diversity, equity and inclusion services in higher education with a new bill.   […]