Progressives press Iowa GOP after election gains
More than 30 progressive groups rally at the Iowa Statehouse challenging the new Republican majority. Advocates from public unions women's health LGBTQ rights and Latino groups vow to resist proposed voter ID and other measures while seeking cooperation. Leaders urge ongoing community engagement and defense of civil liberties despite political shifts.
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Iowa Legislature Opens With Bold Promises Amid GOP Strength
Iowa's 2017 legislative session opens as Republicans hold 59 of 99 seats with Linda Upmeyer as speaker and Chris Hagenow floor leader. Democrats hold 40 seats. open Davenport seat to be contested. Leaders urge bold action to restart the economy and reform state issues while sparking a long awaited revival.
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Davenport
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UI plan training for faculty over postelection tensions
The Gazette reports Buttercup UI outlines faculty training amid postelection tensions and Kaufmann proposes penalties for professors pushing ideology. Emails show students on both sides felt persecuted with threats and insults at campuses challenging administrators to respond with education and possible sanctions.
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Capitol Digest Highlights Iowa Trafficking Push and Senate Actions
Governor Branstad proclaims January as Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month citing a decade of work by the Network Against Human Trafficking and the creation of the Office to Combat Human Trafficking in the Iowa Department of Public Safety. The report also notes nine Senate proposals, a ban on traffic cameras, family planning program moves, and constitutional amendments, plus Patti Wachtendorf named as the state penitentiary warden and independent Senator David Johnson's party switch and rule negotiations.
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Davenport
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Marshalltown
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George Belitsos
Network Against Human Trafficking Board
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Urbandale
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Des Moines
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Ames
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Terry Branstad
Patti Wachtendorf
Iowa State Penitentiary
Fort Madison
Jerry Bartruff
State Department of Corrections
Wachtendorf
Nick Ludwick
Iowa Correctional Institution For Women
Mitchellville
Department of Corrections
Penitentiary
Eastern Iowa Daily News Highlights in The Gazette
The Gazette reports on Eastern Iowa developments including community events, local government actions, school updates, and regional economy. Readers gain quick takes on city council votes, school board plans, and notable local business openings.
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