Governors discuss expanding computer science education in Iowa summit
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds joins Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson and Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper at the Iowa Future Ready Summit to outline steps to train students for tech jobs. Reynolds notes 70 percent of schools offer CS, but only 14 percent of 2017 graduates took a rigorous CS course.
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Iowa House OKs penalties for sanctuary cities debate
The Iowa House voted 55 to 45 to approve Senate File 481 to withhold state funds from cities and counties that do not comply with federal detainer requests for undocumented immigrants. The bill, opposed by Democrats like Phyllis Thede, would target funds such as road-use taxes and state education grants and returns to the Senate for final approval.
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Iowa Senate passes infrastructure sabotage bill to governor
The Iowa Senate approved Senate File 2235 35-13 sending it to Gov. Reynolds. The bill imposes up to 25 years in prison and a $100,000 fine for acts intended to damage critical infrastructure across utilities and transportation. It aims to deter terrorists while preserving lawful protest.
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Des Moines Lobbyist Champions Sanctuary Cities Bill
Des Moines lobbyist Robert Ussery argues the sanctuary cities act upholds the rule of law as he promotes the bill in the Statehouse rotunda. He notes opposition from unions civil rights groups and lawmakers while asserting enforcement prevents anarchy and preserves civilization.
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