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Under the Golden Dome: Objections 3/30/2018

Under the Golden Dome: Objections 3/30/2018

FromUnder the Golden Dome


Under the Golden Dome: Objections 3/30/2018

FromUnder the Golden Dome

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Length:
33 minutes
Released:
Mar 30, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

On Monday, Gov. Kim Reynolds talks about firing the Director of Iowa Finance Authority, Dave Jamison. She says he was terminated for credible allegations of sexual harassment. She reiterates her zero tolerance policy, but reveals very little about the allegations due to privacy concerns for the victims. In November, Reynolds said a Senate Republican report about past sexual harassment should reveal additional information about past claims while protecting personal information. Reporters ask the governor how not releasing information related to Jamison is different. The Democratic Party filed a Freedom of Information Act request about the governor's correspondence with the Iowa Finance Authority concerning harassment and the director's termination. They say her actions are a departure from how she has approached sexual harassment among her other political allies. This is an election year for every seat in the House, half in the Senate, and the office of governor. Two weeks ago anyone
Released:
Mar 30, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (31)

Under the Golden Dome is Iowa Public Radio's coverage of the Iowa legislature. Each episode is a compilation of the week's news coverage, including stories, interviews and more. The 2017 session finds Republicans controlling both legislative chambers, as well as the Governor's office, for the first time in 20 years. Out of the gate lawmakers are addressing a $100 million shortfall in the current budget. Join us as we navigate issues like education funding, and improving Iowa's water quality. Each week we'll talk with policy makers as well as those impacted by their actions.