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Resuming Session Amid Pandemic And Protests

Resuming Session Amid Pandemic And Protests

FromUnder the Golden Dome


Resuming Session Amid Pandemic And Protests

FromUnder the Golden Dome

ratings:
Length:
29 minutes
Released:
Jun 7, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

While the session was suspended for 12 weeks, 564 Iowans died from COVID-19 complications. Before returning, the legislative council met to discuss how to come back to the Capitol with new health and safety measures. The Revenue Estimating Conference also met to provide the legislature with a new number on which to base the FY 2021 budget. A legislative proposal, “More Perfect Union” is aimed at preventing violent conflicts between law enforcement and Iowa residents. And a constitutional amendment to restore the voting rights of felons moves forward in the Senate.
Released:
Jun 7, 2020
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.