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WEB5 days ago · by Isabel Soisson | September 25, 2024. The Senate filibuster rule requires a 60-vote threshold for most legislation to pass, making it virtually impossible to pass abortion rights legislation due to Republican opposition. Without the filibuster, a law restoring Roe v. Wade could pass with a simple majority, or 51 Senate votes.
The 7 top spots for sandwiches in Des Moines, according to local …
WEBAug 25, 2024 · 1. Palmer’s Deli & Market. 2843 Ingersoll Ave., Des Moines. (515)-274-4004. Hands down, this spot got the most votes from people we know. More than several of them told us Palmer’s is the spot to grab a sandwich in the Des Moines area as their sandwiches are, and I quote, “fire,” “one of my favorite sandwiches of all time,” and ...
Early voting in Iowa: Where, when and how to vote
WEBAug 13, 2024 · To vote early, the first step is to download an absentee ballot request form from the Iowa Secretary of State’s website. Next, you fill that out and mail it to your county auditor (click here to check who that is). You can only request an absentee ballot between Aug. 27 and Oct. 21. That’s because Iowa law says your request has to make it ...
Two Justices Who Reversed Iowa’s Abortion Rights ... - Iowa …
WEBJul 12, 2022 · In June, the Iowa Supreme Court reversed their previous 2018 decision that said abortions were protected in the Iowa Constitution. In November, Iowa Supreme Court Justices Dana Oxley and Matthew McDermott face retention elections where Iowans can decide whether they remain on the bench or are removed from office at the end of 2022.
Here’s What’s Different About Gov. Reynolds’ Newest School …
WEBJan 12, 2023 · Reynolds was successfully reelected to another four-year term and ran on a platform of giving parents more say in their child’s education; one such method of doing that was with her private school voucher bill, which she calls “student-first scholarships.”. Her 2022 voucher proposal would have diverted $55 million in public funds to ...
Felony on your record? You can likely still vote in Iowa; here’s how
WEBAug 26, 2024 · For those convicted of a Chapter 707 felony, an extra step is still required: You must apply to get your right to vote restored. Click here to print off the Application for Restoration of Voting Rights. You’ll need to fill it out and mail it to the governor’s office. Do it soon, and you may be able to vote this year!
Here’s who is running, so far, for Congress in Iowa in 2024
WEBNov 16, 2023 · Age: 52. Background: Bohannan is a law professor and former engineer who served a term in the Iowa House after defeating a 20-year incumbent in the Democratic primary of a solid blue district. Bohannan challenged Miller-Meeks for her seat in 2022 and fell short. Name: David Pautsch. Political Party: Republican.
Archeological Search Underway In SE Iowa For Ancient Mormon City
WEBBy Ty Rushing. December 6, 2021. Iowa is known for its rich soil, and a group of Mormon researchers hope that same soil holds the secrets to a lost sacred city. The Heartland Research Group thinks it may have found the site of Zarahemla—a notable city in the Book of Mormon—outside of Montrose, a small southeast Iowa town located on the ...
We Tried ‘Em. Here’s Our Favorite New Iowa State Fair Foods
WEBAug 15, 2022 · 2. The Finisher – Rib Shack. Photo by Sean Dengler. This new fair food is the best bang for your buck at just $10. This baked potato is topped with a bevy of Midwestern favorites—chopped brisket, smoked pulled pork, bacon brisket mac and cheese, sour cream, and garlic butter—all topped with an inviting barbecue sauce.
How to vote in Iowa: A complete voter guide - Iowa Starting Line
WEBJun 12, 2024 · To vote in person, double check your polling location by visiting the Iowa Secretary of State website. Your location might be a local church, school, or other community building close to your registered address. HOW TO VOTE: Get in line and stay in line—even if you’re still in line when the polls technically close.