Iowa Attorney General Defers on Governor Lieutenant Vacancy
Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller defends a legal view that a governor’s resignation transfers powers to the lieutenant governor, potentially creating a vacancy in the lieutenant governor role. Gov Branstad and Reynolds respond that the law allows appointment, criticizing Miller’s reversal as politically driven.
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University of Iowa student faces terrorism charge over gun threat
Soliman Altamimi, 25, a UI student, admitted telling staff he would bring a gun to a university ceremony after being told the event could not proceed. He previously made a similar threat in November and now faces one count of threat of terrorism, a felony with up to five years' imprisonment.
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Reynolds: no timeline yet for Iowa governor transition this month
Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds says she expects to take the oath as Iowa governor this month but a transition timeline remains unsettled. Branstad faces Senate confirmation for ambassador to China, with timeline dependent on federal actions and hearing outcomes.
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