The Iowa legislature has given bipartisan approval to a bill that requires longer prison sentences for repeat offenders. Senator Mike Bousselot, a Republican from Ankeny, said 75% of violent crimes are committed by someone who’s committed a crime before. “It is a valid and just public policy goal to keep these repeat offenders, people who have […] View Full Story
The legislature has voted to charge a new tax on vaping products, nicotine patches and nicotine gum and will dedicate $3 million of that new state tax revenue to pediatric cancer research. Representative Tracy Ehlert, a Democrat from Cedar Rapids who voted for the bill, said she’s worked with the families of children diagnosed with […] View Full Story
On this “Best Of” edition of the show, we revisit a great conversation with Illinois Ag Director Jerry Costello. He talks with Brownfield about his roots in hunting and fishing, and why it’s important to him to introduced youth to the outdoors. LISTEN BELOW: The post Best of Outdoor Adventures: Illinois Ag Director Jerry Costello appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
The Iowa legislature has convened for a rare Saturday session and it’s possible the debates and voting could last through Sunday. Senate Majority Leader Mike Klimesh, a Republican from Spillville, said lawmakers are close to striking final agreements on a $9.6 billion budget, as well as a top priority for the 2026 legislative session: property […] View Full Story
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