Texting while driving ban heads to governor
Iowa lawmakers advance a texting while driving ban to Gov. Terry Branstad as House approves Senate File 234 by a 90-6 vote making texting a primary offense. The bill allows police to stop drivers for texting or viewing messages while permitting GPS use and phone calls.
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McGuire enters race for Iowa governor in 2018
Former Iowa Democratic Party chairwoman Andy McGuire announces a bid for governor, pledging to prioritize working families, public schools, rural economies, and universal health care. She outlines plans for higher wages, equal pay, and broad health coverage, joining Rich Leopold and Jon Neiderbach in the Democratic field.
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Senate passes sweeping protections for domestic abuse victims
Iowa Senate approved House File 263 on a 48-0 vote to boost penalties for repeat domestic abuse offenses and stalking, require risk assessments for violators, and enable electronic tracking as a condition of release. The measure expands stalking definitions to include tech-driven surveillance and imposes heavier penalties for third offenses, aligning with Gov. Branstad's past proposals.
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Iowa House debates election integrity bill and gun rights
Lawmakers grapple for hours over a GOP backed election integrity measure amid Senate tweaks to HF 516. Branstad endorses limited fireworks and weighs security claims as polls close time proposed at 8 p.m. and gun rights expansion faces house and senate hurdles.
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