Iowa Senate panel moves toward fireworks legalization
Iowa Senate State Government Committee advances Senate File 508 to allow possession sale transfer and use of fireworks with an opt in mechanism leaving legalization to county boards and city councils. Supporters tout personal freedom while opponents warn of injuries fires and insurance costs. The measure heads to the full Senate.
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Iowa Senate targets Stanford band over Rose Bowl act
Senator Chelgren introduces Senate File 2081 proposing a public apology from Stanford for derogatory remarks about Iowa Hawkeye fans and Iowans after the Rose Bowl incident. The measure would ban new collaborations until an apology is issued, while not ending existing ties.
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Senate panel endorses four percent rise in K-12 aid
Iowa Senate Education Committee backed a 4 percent increase in state aid for fiscal year 2018. The measure, via Senate Study Bills 3064 and 3065, would raise categorical funding and set the growth factor at 4 percent, aligning with Democratic goals while House Republicans push for 2 percent.
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