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Iowans would face $5M noneconomic damages cap in truck crash lawsuits

The Senate passed the legislation in February, but because the House amended the bill, the Senate will have to pass it again.

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Iowa House passes liability protections for trucking industry

Republicans in the Iowa House of Representatives voted Tuesday to put a $5 million cap on noneconomic damages awarded by a court when a person is severely injured or killed by a commercial vehicle like a semi-truck.

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Iowans would face $5M noneconomic damages cap in truck crash lawsuits

The Senate passed the legislation in February, but because the House amended the bill, the Senate will have to pass it again.

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Could Cedar Rapids Police Chief Wayne Jerman serve as civilian police department head?

Could Cedar Rapids Police Chief Wayne Jerman serve as civilian police department head?
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Lawmakers race against funnel deadline to pass bills through committee

Lawmakers advanced dozens of bills ranging from a massive government reorganization to a ban on gender-affirming health care for minors.

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