Although several lawmakers and lobbyists last week praised an Iowa House version of a public education free speech bill that stripped references to banning certain types of diversity training, a Republican legislator has introduced a separate measure asking lawmakers to ban that same training.
Bill introduced in Iowa aims to allow direct shipment of native distilled spirits
One distillery owner believes if this bill is passed it could help his business grow but also help bring more jobs to distillery shops. Author: Khalil Maycock Updated: 12:47 PM CST March 2, 2021
CLIVE, Iowa A bill introduced this legislative session is aimed at allowing native distilled spirits to be directly shipped and delivered within the state.
This bill, House File 639, is sponsored by state Representative, Megan Jones, R- Sioux Rapids.
Jones got behind the bill after a distillery in northern Iowa, which uses corn in their distilling process, detailed how they were not legally able to send their alcoholic products to people in the state when they would call asking for it.
Although several lawmakers and lobbyists last week praised an Iowa House version of a public education free speech bill that stripped references to banning certain types of diversity training, a
IOWA CITY Just days after a Republican lawmaker introduced a bill that would force Iowa’s public universities to hold graduations in-person this spring after two of them already had announced plans for virtual ceremonies all three campuses announced Monday they’re now developing in-person options.
“The format will be designed to honor and celebrate the achievements of our graduates while practicing the university’s guidelines for social distancing and mandatory face coverings,” according to a University of Iowa announcement that reversing an earlier decision to keep all commencement celebrations virtual again this spring.
Joining the UI in the about-face was the University of Northern Iowa.