Iowa makes it a crime to lie to record animal abuse
Iowa became the first state to criminalize surreptitious entry to farms to video abuse and lying on job applications to gain access. Gov. Branstad signed the measure in private, amid protests. penalties include up to one year in prison and a 1500 dollar fine for a first offense.
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Iowa
Associated Fress Desimoines
Terry Branstad
Branstad
Illinois
Indiana
Minnesota
Missouri
Nebraska
New York
Utah
Suzanne McMillan
American Society For Prevention of Cruelty To Animals
John Weber
Dysart
Des Moines required to refund franchise fees on utilities
The Iowa Supreme Court ruled Des Moines must refund unlawful portions of the franchise fee on gas and electric bills and allows class-action treatment for all eligible utility customers. The refunds, covering 2004 to 2009, could total about 40 million dollars for more than 100,000 residents, with typical homeowner refunds in the hundreds.
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David Pitt
Associated Press
Des Moines
Iowa Supreme Court
MidAmerican Energy
Brad Schroeder
Jeff Lester
U.S. Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Polk County District Court
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Joe Seng
Davenport
U.S
Craig Hill
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
Dubuque
Community Credit Union
Iowa City
Coralville
Cedar Rapids
ALA Hiawatha
Vinton