Iowa puppy mill bill heads to Governor Culver
The Iowa Senate approved House File 2280 41 to 9 to crack down on puppy mills and regulate breeding facilities. The measure allows state inspectors to act on specific complaints against federally licensed facilities and adds fees to fund oversight by the Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship.
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Iowa Senate weighs ban on texting while driving
Senate leaders push to prohibit writing and sending texts while driving while allowing reading messages. Debate splits on home rule versus statewide standard with House favoring uniform statewide ban. House File 2456 and Senate File 2321 face possible amendments as early as today.
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Underage Drinking Rally and Manure Debate Dominate Capitol Digest
Iowa teenagers and advocates rallied at the Capitol urging against expanding underage drinking sales. The digest also covers manure spread restrictions, disaster case management legislation, appliance rebate details, and cancer trial coverage. County attorney Matthew Wilber comments on underage parties.
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