Climate change takes center stage in Iowa 2016 campaign push
NextGen Climate and Citizens' Climate Lobby rally in Des Moines to press presidential candidates for climate policy as Iowa caucuses approach. Advocates urge dialogue with candidates and officials, noting past spending and the potential political impact beyond the 2016 election.
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White House
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Smith
Marshall Saunders
Iowa Capitol
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Cedar Rapids
Hogg
Steyer
LeHane
NextGen
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Bruce Braley
Waterloo
Michigan
New Hampshire
National Public Radio
America
Adam Wesley
the Gazette
Joni Ernst
Rand Paul
Gilmore Hall
University of Iowa
Iowa City
Paul
GOP
House OKs amended Iowa gun bill amid partisan tension
The Republican House approved an amended firearms bill 73 to 25 as Senate Democrats warned it fails to present a true compromise. Provisions include no age restriction for parental gun safety instruction, a permit verification database, legalized suppressors, and five year permits, drawing criticism from Democrats who say the plan endangers safety and police.
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Iowa
Senate
Matt Windschitl
Missouri Valley
Windschitl
Mike Gronstal
Council Bluffs
Marti Anderson
U.S
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Art Staed
Cedar Rapids
Rod.boshart
Thegazette
EpiPen bill advances to governor in Iowa House and Senate
The Iowa Legislature unanimously passed a bill allowing school staff and volunteers to use EpiPens during suspected anaphylaxis, sending the measure to the governor. The Senate backed a companion to stock EpiPens voluntarily. Mylan will provide four free autoinjectors per school.
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Senate
Mary Mascher
Iowa City
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