A bill Republicans say will strengthen protections for religious expressions in Iowa that Democrats contend would give legal cover to discriminate against LGTBQ Iowans and others is headed to Republican Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds’ desk.
Iowa DNR Director Kayla Lyon told organizers she no longer will let conservation officers or other department employees spend as much paid time at the event and asked organizers to remove the agency’s name and logo from all marketing materials, boat trailers and other equipment.
Police support bill that would require state approval before cities install devices
Christina Bohannan, the Democrat vying for Iowa’s 1st District, is urging stronger protections for IVF after an Alabama Supreme Court ruled frozen embryos are children under state law. She criticized her opponent, Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, for supporting bills stating life begins at conception.
Also, the Iowa House passes legislation that would cap tuition and limit diversity, equity and inclusion programs at the state’s three public universities
House Republicans said the bill was necessary to teach Iowa students about the high points of American history and the achievements of the country’s major historical figures. They said students have been taught disproportionately about the negatives in American history.
The Iowa House on Thursday passed a bill that reorganizes the funding and oversight of Iowa’s area education agencies, the first major milestone for the proposal after lawmakers spent the past two months weighing changes to the state’s special education network.
Iowa House Republicans passed a bill late Wednesday night that would create a new permitting process for Iowa school districts to arm trained staff. Under the bill, identities of school staff issued a weapons permit would be confidential and not subject to disclosure under Iowa’s open records law.
Also, Iowa Senate Republicans once again advanced a proposal to require all businesses use the E-Verify program for verifying employees’ U.S. residency status
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds’ office says the state will hire a new partner, citing conflicts of interest in the program as operated by AEAs, but one recent program worker pushed back at that characterization.
Utility task vehicles — or UTVs — would be banned from operating on city of Cedar Rapids streets under an ordinance advanced by the Cedar Rapids City Council this week.
The flag, which features a coiled rattlesnake and the slogan “Don’t tread on me,” has become a symbol of individual liberty favored by Libertarians and conservatives.
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