Infamous 2013 case drives push to stiffen kidnapping penalties
Rod Boshart reports for the Gazette Des Moines Bureau on a notorious 2013 kidnapping case that fuels lawmakers’ efforts to tighten penalties and close gaps in the statute. The article outlines proposed changes, potential impacts, and ongoing debates among legislators and advocates.
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Iowa proposes data security updates via House Study Bill 526
The Iowa Attorney General backs a data breach law update spurred by Equifax and Target breaches. HSB 526 expands breach reporting to include medical records, imposes a 45 day reporting window, and requires 128 bit encryption for encrypted data exemptions while keeping protections for consumers.
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Target Corporation
Capitol Digest: Iowa fast tracks funnel and bus ride debate
Capitol Digest surveys the Iowa Legislature sprinting toward a Feb 16 funnel deadline amid subcommittee acceleration. It covers House and Senate actions on policy bills, school bus ride-time flexibility debates, Joe the Plumber retirement plan reference, and a purple paint trespass notice bill with concerns from lawmakers about rural districts, hunting, and city exemptions.
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Tony Bisignano
D-Des Moines
Rich Taylor
Mount Pleasant
Quote of Note from Rep Kaufmann About Fake News
Rep Bobby Kaufmann of Wilton says before the session ends he wants to be quoted declaring "fake news" a point of emphasis. The remark adds to ongoing tensions over media coverage and political messaging.
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