End of the road for marriage amendment in Iowa
Iowa Senate panel chair says the House backed same sex marriage ban amendment lacks votes and will miss the funnel deadline. Leader Gronstal refuses floor debate. Sorenson plans options as a second deadline looms. A second House bill requires photo ID for voters but also won’t pass this session.
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Council Bluffs
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Indianola
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Iowa
Vander Plaats under fire from former aide over court politics
Dan Moore a former Vander Plaats campaign treasurer criticizes the Family Leader head for politicizing Iowa's judiciary. Moore says the effort pressures judges to bow to public opinion rather than laws or the Constitution. Vander Plaats defends his role while touring and argues the system is political by design. Joy Corning joins Moore calling out manipulation of the issue.
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DES Moines
Bob Vander Plaats
Iowa
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Iowa Supreme Court
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Altoona Pizza Ranch
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Moore
Sioux City
Terry Branstad
Joy Corning
Capitol Digest: Doves Hunts and Budget Notes in Iowa
Governor Branstad signs SF 464 adding mourning doves to Iowa hunting. Revenue officials forecast 3.1 percent growth through June 30 with 6 percent ahead so far. Critics warn of consumer protection risks in nuclear cost shifts. Hoover Library Award honors Dvorsky and Sweeney for public service. Quote warns of layoffs if funding for K-12 and preschool is slashed.
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Senate
State Natural Resources Commission
Iowa
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Bob Dvorsky
D-Coralville
Annette Sweeney
R-Alden
Herbert Hoover Presidential Library Association
Mary Gannon
Iowa Association of School Boards
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