Iowa clergy oppose death penalty at Capitol gathering
Des Moines reports ministers from across Iowa urged lawmakers to oppose capital punishment citing scripture and ethics. They noted the bill would allow death for certain two felonies while opponents warned violence begets violence and urged reverence for life.
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Senate panel OKs teen tobacco offenses tied to driving
A Senate Human Resources Committee approved Senate File 237 to suspend a minor's driver license for repeat underage tobacco violations and impose fines of 100 to 300 dollars. The plan faced criticism as a diversion by tobacco lobbyists from stricter local tobacco ordinances.
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Lawmaker revises child abuse bill to ease parental guidelines
Rep. Dan Boddicker refines a plan to redefine child abuse, allowing corporal punishment but prohibiting specific methods. He argues the current law unfairly targets parents while opponents warn about dangerous gaps. The revision preserves doctors and prosecutors concerns and adds a defined list of prohibited punishments.
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Senate confirms 17 Branstad appointees to boards
The Iowa Senate approved 17 gubernatorial appointees to state boards and commissions in a 47-0 vote, including James Aronson to the State Board of Regents. Confirmations included Charlene Fulton and Kay Wagner to the State Board of Education, Patricia Marshall, Earnest Nelson, Richard Vander Laan, and William Yeager to the Workforce Development Board, and Rita Vender to the Environmental Protection Commission. Roger Halvorson’s confirmation was delayed for individual consideration at the request of Senate Minority Leader Mike Gronstal.
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