Iowa Senate approves back the blue bill with tougher rioting penalties
The Iowa Senate advanced Senate File 342 to bolster police protections and raise rioting penalties from an aggravated misdemeanor to a Class D felony In a political clash Republicans touted crime deterrence while Democrats warned of disproportionate impact on Black Iowans The chamber also moved other measures including a body location disclosure bill and child care funding with a $55 million agriculture budget amid party line voting
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Iowa Board probes Heritage Action role in voting law
Iowa Ethics and Campaign Disclosure Board seeks more information from Heritage Action after a leaked video claimed the Washington DC group helped draft Senate File 413. The inquiry considers whether Heritage must register as a lobbyist and whether disciplinary action or fines are warranted.
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