Vilsack urges lawmakers to push big-ticket reforms
Gov. Tom Vilsack asked the Iowa Legislature to press ahead on an economic development fund and tax overhaul as the session nears adjournment. He said consensus is possible if the right people sit in the room and time is given, aiming to complete tax changes and the Iowa Values Fund.
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Iowa Senate relaxes tough sentencing amid political clash
Senate File 422 passed 47 to 3 to grant parole officials power to release violent offenders after 70 percent of their incarceration, instead of 85 percent, amid criticism it is a campaign move. Senator Chuck Larson argued for the 70 percent standard while opponents called the move election bait and ineffective.
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Removal of clergy abuse provision faces uncertain future
Senate Human Resources Committee approved the House File 206 change 11 to 2 raising the mandatory reporting age for suspected child sexual abuse from 12 to 16 for clergy. Senator Wally Horn raised concerns over effects on consent between teens. The bill still awaits full Senate action near deadlines amid debate on invasiveness and public pressure after church sex scandals.
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