Iowa Supreme Court upholds block on sex education funds
The Iowa Supreme Court ruled 6 to 1 that a 2019 law blocking federal funds to Planned Parenthood for youth sex education does not violate equal protection. The decision reverses a Polk County ruling and remands the case, backing Gov. Reynolds in restricting abortion funding.
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Justices overturn Branstad bias verdict in Iowa
Iowa Supreme Court overturns a $1.5 million jury award and finds no proof that former Governor Terry Branstad discriminated or retaliated against Chris Godfrey the openly gay Iowa Workers' Compensation Commissioner. The ruling says Branstad may not have known Godfrey’s sexual orientation before requesting resignation and salary cuts.
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Iowa approves third party alcohol delivery under new law
The Gazette reports Iowa signed House File 766 and House File 384 allowing restaurants and grocery stores to deliver alcohol via third party apps with a signed agreement. Industry groups warn the change is a mixed bag and could alter profits and quality control.
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Linn County board rejects solar moratorium on NextEra project
Linn County supervisors vote 2 to 1 against an 18-month moratorium on utility-scale solar projects, clearing the way for NextEra Energy to pursue an $800 million solar farm near the Duane Arnold nuclear plant. The measure failed after two hours of public comment. final approval requires Linn County and the Iowa Utilities Board.
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