Iowa lawmakers push for notices and briefs in challenged laws
Republican lawmakers advance bills to require notice to the Legislature when a state law is challenged as unconstitutional and to allow legislators to file briefs in court. Senate Study Bill 3098 would require notification. SB 3099 would let lawmakers present their case in state court proceedings. The measures drew support from Republicans and some Democrats.
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Iowa
Iowa Supreme Court
Mike Bousselot
Ankeny
Bousselot
Rousselot
Jason Schultz
Schleswig
Senate
Senate Judiciary Committee
Dan Dawson
Council Bluffs
Dawson
Nate Boulton
Des Moines
Iowa Democrats push changes to AEA funding and control plan
Iowa lawmakers debate Reynolds amendment reshaping AEA funding with direct school control of special education funds and optional district contracts. Republicans praise flexibility while Democrats warn it tightens state oversight and risks reducing media service funding. The bill advances to subcommittees as vocal opposition cites limited reforms.
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Iowa
AEA
Aeas
Senate
House
Sarah Trone Garriott
D-Waukee
Department of Education
Trone Garriott
Mason City
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Iowan founder of Haitian orphanage charged with sex abuse
Iowa native Michael Geilenfeld, who started St Joseph's Home for Boys in Port-au-Prince, is charged by U S authorities with traveling to Haiti to engage in illicit sexual conduct with a minor. He faces up to 30 years in prison if convicted.
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Iowa
U.S
Homeland Security
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Michael Geilenfeld
Miami
Colorado
Massachusetts
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Associated Press
Algona
Brothers of Charity
Mother Teresa
Los Angeles
Cambodia
el Salvador
India
Des Moines Register
Geilenfeld
St. Joseph’s Home
The
Register
St. Joseph’s
Maine
Paul Kendrick
Port-au-Prince
Hearts To
Kendrick
Miami Herald
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