Iowa House Death Penalty Bill Fades In Debate
Legislation to reinstate the death penalty for first degree murder appears dead after lawmaker Rep. Steven Holt voiced grave doubts about its practical and fair application. House leaders say they lack votes, while Senate plans to push a different death penalty bill continue.
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R-Denison
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House Public Safety Committee
Clel Bandler
R-Greenfield
House Subcommittee
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Greg Heartsill
R-Chariton
Terry Amman
Karen Person
League of Women Voters
Nebraska
Tom Miller
Towa
Senate Judiciary Committee
Brad Zaun
Urbandale
Senate
House
Bandler
Baudler
Jesseta Gage
Sedar Rapids
Johnson County
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Capitol Digest Nuclear Power Viability in Iowa
Eastern Iowa Senator warns of a nightmare if the Duane Arnold Nuclear Energy Center closes urging a generation mix to keep Palo plant viable. NextEra may not renew its contract with Alliant Energy, risking 600 jobs and state taxes.
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Duane Arnold Energy Center
Palo
Dan Zumbach
R-Ryan
NextEra Energy
Alliant Energy
Cedar Rapids
Zumbach
Alliant
Combelt Power
CIPCO
NextEra
Senate Judiciary Committee
Senate
Brad Zaun
Urbandale
GOP
Boulton
Nate Boulton
Des Moines
Former USDA official Gannon runs for Iowa agriculture secretary
Tim Gannon, a Des Moines farmer and former USDA official, announces candidacy for Iowa agriculture secretary. A Democrat from Mingo, he farms a 900 acre Jasper County operation and cites aging farmers, rural revitalization, and water quality funding as key issues. He notes experience under Tom Vilsack will aid reform and policy development.
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Tim Gannon
Iowa
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Gannon
Mingo
Jasper County
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U.S. Agriculture
Tom Vilsack
Kim Reynolds
Reynolds
Federal
Ag Department
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