Death penalty debated for murder of police, prison employees
State senators gave initial approval Monday to a bill that would bring back the death penalty in Iowa for first-degree murder cases where a person intentionally murders a police officer
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State senators gave initial approval Monday to a bill that would bring back the death penalty in Iowa for first-degree murder cases where a person intentionally murders a police officer
A trio of state senators — two Republicans and one Democrat — recommended a bill Tuesday put forth by Gov. Kim Reynolds that would tighten reporting requirements for land that
As written, the bill could apply to anyone convicted of first-degree murder, but lawmakers plan to amend it to pertain only to someone who murders a law enforcement officer.
Statehouse Republicans have proposed multiple legislative changes that would allow them greater access to the judicial process when a state law is challenged.
As written, the bill could apply to anyone convicted of first-degree murder, but lawmakers plan to amend it to pertain only to someone who murders a law enforcement officer.