Iowa lawmakers push major criminal justice reform bill
Rep. Dave Dawson and Rep. Ken Rizer led approval of reforms allowing some non-violent drug offenders parole eligibility earlier, creating a new non-violent robbery class, and setting a mandatory minimum for child endangerment resulting in death. Gov Branstad will review before signing. advocates call it a victory for smarter sentencing.
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New Robbery and Parole Reforms Proposed
A bill would classify non-violent robbery attempts as aggravated misdemeanors, not felonies, and grant parole eligibility after half the mandatory minimum for non-violent drug offenses retroactively. It also imposes a mandatory minimum for child endangerment leading to a minor's death.
UI to embed counselors in dorms to expand mental health support
The University of Iowa will hire eight counselors to boost its Counseling Service by 67 percent and place at least one in an east-side residence hall. The plan, aiming to improve staffing relative to Big Ten peers, expects four new counselors on campus by next fall and four by fall 2017.
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Should campuses regulate free speech on Iowa campuses
IowaWatch reports on debates over free speech on college campuses. Students, faculty, and administrators weigh limits on expression amid incidents such as a college dance flyer controversy and campus art responses. The piece cites Cornell College and the University of Northern Iowa amid broader national concerns.
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