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Iowa House Democrats eye protecting abortion, legalizing marijuana, in 2025 session
Iowa House Democrats vow to enshrine abortion rights in the Iowa Constitution should they reclaim a legislative majority in the Nov. 5 election.
Iowa House Democrats’ 2025 session agenda includes abortion rights, marijuana legalization
Democrats who are seeking to expand their numbers in the Iowa House announced four top agenda items Thursday for the 2025 legislative session, addressing public education, reproductive freedom, legalizing marijuana for adults and reducing costs for families.
Iowa Democrats list four priorities for next legislative session
Iowa Democrats currently hold no control over the legislative agenda in Iowa.  They hope that unveiling their priorities for the next session in January will change that.  Party leaders say they want to focus on four popular items they say Iowans want to see state leaders address.
Iowa House Democrats Unveil 2025 Legislative Priorities Ahead Of Elections
Iowa House Democrats have announced their legislative priorities for 2025. They emphasize education funding, abortion law reforms, and economic relief for families. Minority Leader Jennifer Konfrst criticized recent Republican measures,
House Democrats list priority issues for 2025 Iowa legislature
Democrats say ensuring Iowans have access to in vitro fertilization will be one of their priorities if Democrats win a majority of seats in the Iowa House. House Minority Leader Jennifer Konfrst says Republican Governor Kim Reynolds wouldn’t sign a repeal of Iowa’s six-week abortion ban,
Household costs, abortion, public education on Iowa House Democrats’ legislative agenda
Iowa Democrats held a virtual news conference Thursday to highlight their proposed priorities for the next legislative session.
Are Iowa patients turning away from medical marijuana? Cheaper hemp may be more appealing
As hemp-derived products continue to be popular among Iowans, some say patients in medical marijuana program may be enticed ...
Council Bluffs man sentenced to 12 years for meth, marijuana convictions
A Council Bluff man was sentenced to federal prison after possessing with the intent to distribute meth and marijuana.
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Sheldon teen arrested for OWI, marijuana
SHELDON—An 18-year-old Sheldon resident was arrested about 8:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, on charges of first-offense ...
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Motorcyclist arrested for meth, cocaine, and marijuana in Cerro Gordo County
Law enforcement says Alan Eugene Beier, 61, was riding a Harley Davidson motorcycle on Interstate 35 when he was pulled over ...
Illinois’ top court says odor of burnt marijuana isn’t enough to search car
An odor of burnt marijuana doesn’t justify a search of a car without a warrant in Illinois. That's the ruling Thursday from the Illinois Supreme Court.
Are Iowa patients turning away from medical cannabis? Cheaper hemp may be more appealing
As hemp-derived products continue to be popular among Iowans, some say patients in medical marijuana program may be enticed ...
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Council Bluffs Man Sentenced to 12 Years for Meth and Marijuana Convictions
(Council Bluffs) A Council Bluffs man was sentenced on Friday to 144 months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and marijuana.