Iowa Charter School Bill Approved in House
The bill would make it easier for charter schools to be established in Iowa.
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Psychedelic Mushrooms Are Still Illegal In Iowa
One member of the Iowa legislature has been pushing to make psychedelic mushrooms legal to use for Iowans. Recreational drug use has been a hot button issue across the country, but the use of psilocybin, which is the chemical found in mushrooms finally reached the Iowa House floor.
Iowa Cities Could Be Penalized For Defunding Police Departments
There is currently a bill moving though the Iowa Senate that would essentially finalize the issue. On the Iowa Senate floor, they are currently working though a bill that if it became law would cut state funding from Iowa cities that intend to cut local law enforcement budgets.
Iowa’s Trying To Prevent Kids From Getting Access To ‘Adult’ Websites
State Representative Sandy Salmon is pushing to actually make it illegal for pornography websites to allow minors onto their page. Salmon is the sponsor of this bill, which on Tuesday morning actually passed through a House subcommittee and garnered some approval.
New Pandemic Aid Package Would Include Stimulus Checks
The bi-partisan bill which features direct payments to millions of Americans could be done by the end of the week.
Iowa Bill Could Exempt Show Choir Students From PE Requirements
This could be a big step towards recognizing the arts as athletics.
Iowa Bill That Would Ban Cellphone Use When Driving Moves Forward
Distracted driving continues to be a big problem in Iowa. Is this a necessary move to curb it?