Articles Tagged: Iowa Judicial Branch

Retirement for 6th Judicial District Judge Paul Miller means travel opportunities and “no more long pants.” His collagues desribe Miller as smart, funny and unflappable.

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds announced nearly $150 million in funding for broadband development Monday, focused on areas with the highest need for high-speed internet.

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds on Friday announced the shuffling and hiring of new staff in her office.

Iowans who sue after being struck by a commercial vehicle would be limited to receiving $5 million for pain and suffering.

Iowa attorneys would get paid more to represent indigent defendants to address a severe shortage that’s led to grueling caseloads.

Also, more of Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds’ appointments to state boards and commissions received tepid approval from state lawmakers

Iowa is facing a severe shortage of contract lawyers willing to represent indigent defendants, meaning the 562 lawyers still taking those cases sometimes face “grueling” caseloads. That number is almost a 50 percent decrease since 2014.

The Republican won election over incumbent Mike Fitzgerald, the longest-serving state treasurer in U.S. history

Iowa Supreme Court Chief Justice Christensen said the judicial branch is working to solve the shortages of court reporters and contract attorneys in order to avoid delayed justice.

Capitol Notebook: The nation’s largest e-cigarette maker, JUUL Labs Inc., will revamp its advertising and retail practices in Iowa, and pay $5 million over a four-year period as part of a new settlement.

Iowa has a shortage of court reporters and the state court administrator “guarantees” jobs to the 48 enrolled at DMACC if they complete the two-year program and receive certification.

Some Republicans want the mandate eliminated via the annual defense budget bill.

The four Iowa appellate and 61 district and associate district judges received enough votes in Tuesday’s retention election to remain on the bench. All the judges received above 60 percent of “yes” votes.

Also, Gov. Reynolds announced a disaster declaration for 4 counties as a result of Tuesday’s storms

Gov. Kim Reynolds poised to appoint a fifth justice to the seven -member court.