Judicial selection should stay nonpartisan in Iowa
The Gazette argues against Senate File 327 to replace the 17 member Iowa judicial nominating commission with governor appointments. It warns political appointees would erode balance and asks to instead boost judicial recruitment and salaries, noting 1962 system has broad support and no voter accountability gap.
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Terry Branstad
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Governor
Iowa State Bar Association
Iowa
State Nominating Commission
Community Letters Oppose HF 295 in Iowa Law Debate
Readers argue Iowa lawmakers gut services and undermine workers by blocking local wage moves. Critics cite HF 295 pre empting county minimum wages, call for local control, and warn of broader political shifts while highlighting Johnson Linn and Wapello county rises. Joy Smith and David Rust sign.
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Johnson County
Iowa
Johnson and Linn
Linn County
Polk, Linn
Johnson and Wapello
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Illinois
Minnesota
Missouri
Nebraska
South Dakota
Linda Upmeyer
Undermining academic achievement in US education debate
Walter Williams argues Betsy DeVos would harm public education and black communities. He cites Nation's Report Card showing low proficiency and notes high school graduation rates, contrasting with calls for school choice amid claims of an education establishment monopoly.
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Department of Education
Betsy DeVos
Sen. Schumer
Secretary of Education
DeVos
Iowa lawmakers discuss medical cannabis reform prospects
Iowa lawmakers debate medical cannabis as Sen. Brad Zaun files a program bill licensing four growers and 18 dispensaries with a medical advisory board. House moves would extend current cannabidiol access only if federal reclassification occurs, amid strong public support and industry concerns.
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Iowa
Clel Bandler
R-Greenfield
California
Golden Dome of Wisdom
Des Moines Register
University of Georgia
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