Gov. Kim Reynolds announced Tuesday she is forming a criminal justice work group tasked with recommending policies aimed at reducing the rate of ex-offenders returning to prison and removing bias from Iowa’s criminal justice system. Continue reading “Gov. Reynolds Announces Criminal Justice Work Group”
Criminal Justice Reform – As state and federal policymakers are brainstorming ways to reduce prison populations and establish alternatives to incarceration, Iowa Auditor Rob Sand wants to go backward. Continue reading “Iowa considers stepping backward on criminal justice reform”
Good Samaritan Overdose Law – Iowans shouldn’t have to choose between saving a life or avoiding legal trouble if they see someone in distress. Continue reading “Saving Lives: Iowa’s Good Samaritan overdose law”
Iowa officers are clearing the air on open carry gun laws after Walmart asked customers to no longer openly carry firearms in its stores. Continue reading “Iowa police clear the air on open carry law”
Right to Vote – As voter suppression efforts continue to grab national headlines, one suffrage movement is gaining momentum across the country: The fight to restore voting rights to formerly incarcerated people. Continue reading “Everyone in Iowa deserves the right to vote, including felons”
Gov. Kim Reynolds signed SF 617 in May, laying the track for Iowa to join 10 other states with legalized Iowa sports betting. The law permits wagering on college and professional sports, though betting on in-play actions for college sports is prohibited if the team is linked to players or teams that are playing for or against a school in the state of Iowa. Continue reading “Iowa sports betting law went into effect Thursday”
Unmanned surveillance balloons are being launched from South Dakota to conduct surveillance over the Midwest, prompting concerns about privacy violations. Continue reading “Drug surveillance balloons launched over Midwest”
Cannabidiol, better known as CBD oil, is still illegal for most people in Iowa. Continue reading “CBD is still illegal in Iowa, but for how long?”
Recent changes to federal law and the 2019 Iowa Hemp Act have prompted state officials to clarify Iowa law concerning hemp and Cannabidiol, or CBD products. Continue reading “Iowa Attorney General clarifies rules surrounding CBD products”
Drug Tax – Stephanie Hilgenberg was seven and a half months pregnant and the mother of a 12-year-old when police pulled her over three years ago on Des Moines’ east side to search her house and car. Continue reading “Drug Tax | Iowa law requires dealers to first pay taxes before selling illegal drugs”