Iowa Supreme Court clears Bisignano bid amid infamous crime ruling
The Iowa Supreme Court rules Bisignano may run for the Iowa Senate despite a second offense operating while intoxicated conviction, finding infamous crimes must be felonies. Justices split on standards, signaling potential future voting rights litigation and uncertainty. The ruling draws praise from Bisignano and the ACLU while sparking questions from dissenters and legal observers.
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ACLU
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Brent Appel
Koopmans
Iowa House votes to trim UI funding for tuition freeze
The Iowa House approved a bill transferring about 4.4 million from the University of Iowa while giving UI a 2 percent budget increase and raising ISU and UNI by 4 percent. The measure totals 984.1 million for education and related agencies, passing 52 to 45 along party lines.
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Sioux City
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