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Senate panel advances death penalty bill for murder of peace officers
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February 27, 2025March 10, 20256 min read DM

Senate panel advances death penalty bill for murder of peace officers

By: Robin Opsahl A Senate subcommittee advanced this year’s proposal to reinstate the death penalty in Iowa in cases where a person is found guilty

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Immigrant Rights Activists Decry Bill Requiring Local Law Enforcement To Aid ICE
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February 25, 20255 min read DM

Immigrant Rights Activists Decry Bill Requiring Local Law Enforcement To Aid ICE

  By Robin Opsahl, Despite outcry from immigrant rights groups and legal concerns about due process, Iowa lawmakers gave initial approval Thursday to a measure

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Republican agenda likely to see smoother sailing with GOP gains in Legislature
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November 13, 20225 min read dlhzzz16

Republican agenda likely to see smoother sailing with GOP gains in Legislature

Gov. Kim Reynolds and Republican leadership may have an easier path forward with appointments and legislation in the upcoming session as Republicans take a supermajority in

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Sen. Amy Sinclair takes over as Iowa Senate president
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November 13, 20223 min read dlhzzz16

Sen. Amy Sinclair takes over as Iowa Senate president

State Sen. Amy Sinclair will serve as the Iowa Senate president in the 2023-24 General Assembly following former Senate President Jake Chapman’s defeat in Tuesday’s

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