Iowa Senate expands gun rights with HF 517 passage
A bipartisan group approved House File 517 33 to 17, expanding gun rights with stand your ground safeguards, five year carry permits, and child access rules while adding duties to report after force use. Opponents warn of increased gun violence and say current protections already balance rights and safety.
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Des Moines
Dan Dawson
Council Bluffs
Nate Boulton
D-Des Moines
Pam Jochum
D-Dubuque
Jochum
Senate
Towans
Jeff Edler
State Center
Terry Branstad
Brad Zaun
Urbandale
Iowa
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David Johnson
Ocheyedan
Senate Floats Expanded Self Defense Immunity Bill
The article covers a heated debate on a bill altering self defense immunity and preemption rules. Supporters say the measure strengthens Second Amendment rights and parental gun safety, while opponents warn it erodes public safety and limits officials’ weapon regulation.
County explores moving office to bank building for new courtrooms
Johnson County officials discuss transferring the County Attorney's Office into MidWestOne Bank's new building at 500 S Clinton St to free basement space for two new courtrooms. County Supervisor Rod Sullivan and MidWestOne EVP Kent Jehle confirm talks while Attorney Janet Lyness notes her office is at capacity and supports seeking space. Other options include using county space or leasing for courtrooms, with staffing and cost implications.
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the Gazette
Johnson County
New MidWest One
South Clinton Street
Iowa City
MidWestOne Bank
Johnson County Attorney’s Office
MidWestOne
Rod Sullivan
Kent Jehle
Bank
S. Clinton St
Sullivan
Jehle
Mid- WestOne
Janet Lyness
Lyness
Health and Human Services
Ernst cofounding Senate Motorcycle Caucus with Peters
U S Senator Joni Ernst of Iowa and Senator Gary Peters of Michigan launched the Motorcycle Caucus to represent riders and manufacturers. They will co chair the group emphasizing safety infrastructure and energy efficiency while noting widespread motorcycle interest in Iowa.
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Senate Motorcycle Caucus
U.S
Joni Ernst
Senate
Iowa
Gary Peters
Dmich
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