Iowa law called to allow public employee strikes
Republican Rep. Roger Halvorson says Iowa should revisit collective bargaining to permit strikes for public workers, excluding police and fire. He cites a 1991 ALEC study claiming higher pay and benefits for public employees and argues a strike option could curb costs for taxpayers. ISEA and AFSCME oppose, warning strikes would disrupt schools and prisons.
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Pro life advocates urge parental notification bills in Iowa
Hundreds from across Iowa gathered at the Capitol to push lawmakers to advance parental notification legislation stalled in committees. Iowa Right to Life President Marlys Popma urged action while noting a critical procedural funnel deadline of March 6. The bills require a parent to be notified 48 hours before a minor abortion, with judicial bypass for abuse or incest cases.
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Iowa House approves bill on campus sex abuse policies
Iowa colleges would be required to draft formal policies on campus sex abuse and report its extent. The House passed the measure 90 to 0 sending it to the Senate. The policy would appear in orientation and employee training to raise awareness and push for solutions. Rep. Joyce Nielsen called for action addressing date rape and campus assaults.
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Ethics committee weighs witnesses for Welsh hearing
Des Moines Iowa editors report the Senate Ethics Committee met to plan next week's hearing on complaints against Sen. Joe Welsh a Dubuque Democrat who resigned as Senate president. The panel weighs which witnesses to subpoena and how to handle testimony amid a rare use of subpoena power.
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House votes to lift barrier to adoption reunions
The Iowa House approved House File 242 by 93 to 0 to allow birth parents and adoptees to seek contact by mutual consent. The plan requires consent forms and a filing fee about 20 dollars. State costs are estimated at 78 150 dollars first year and 64 150 dollars yearly thereafter.
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