Legislative proposal would give Iowa governor more power over judicial selection
DES MOINES — Senate Republican lawmakers revived an effort that would give the governor more power in the process of selecting Iowa district court judges.
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DES MOINES — Senate Republican lawmakers revived an effort that would give the governor more power in the process of selecting Iowa district court judges.
The bill also would raise judges' pay, although not as much as was requested.
A Sioux City woman is celebrating Gov. Kim Reynolds' signing of legislation removing gender balance requirement for government boards and commissions in Iowa, citing focus on appointing most qualified individuals. Rachel Raak views the repeal as a victory for experience-based positions.
DES MOINES — Iowa state boards and commissions will no longer be required to have equal numbers of men and women as members.
(Des Moines) Iowa state boards and commissions will no longer be required to have equal numbers of men and wom...