Iowa gun bill faces push to scale back major revisions
Iowans for Gun Safety urged trimming HF 517 as it passed the House. Opponents warn stand your ground could erode retreat duty and fuel racial bias while limiting local bans. Advocates seek universal background checks and age restrictions. Senate manager expects mainly technical edits. Des Moines reporters noted leaders plan House return for consideration.
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CAPITOL DIGESTS GUN RIGHTS AND IOWA POLICY SUMMARIES
Iowa lawmakers discuss constitutional carry proposed by Rep. Windschutl with strict scrutiny on limits. A deer hunting bill allows straight-wall cartridge rifles with rules from the Natural Resource Commission. Branstad weighs in on Wells Blue Bunny boycott and LULAC protests. Senate committees confirm Gov Branstad appointees and discuss casino dispute. Lt. Gov Reynolds plans Future Ready Iowa outreach. State settles a wrongful death suit at Clarinda MH I. Crop reports show slow spring planting. DOT auction set for April in Ames. Severe weather readiness urged after past fatalities.
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Iowa House OKs Hair Testing for Pre Employment
The Iowa House approved Senate File 32 by 75-20 to permit hair samples in pre employment drug testing, joining existing methods. The measure, backed by Rep. Ja rad Klein, would require use only for pre employment checks if the Senate accepts the amendment. The House also moved bass fishing tournament rules to state law and allowed five fish weigh-ins.
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Robins Mock Trial Team Wins Iowa High School Championship
The Robins Mock Trial team from Xavier High School Cedar Rapids won the 35th annual Iowa High School Mock Trial State Tournament in Des Moines marching past West Des Moines Valley and Marion Home School Association. Stadelmann earned an All-State Outstanding Witness Award. The team advances to nationals in Hartford Conn May 11 18.
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