Texas Gov. Abbott Praises Iowa's Border Security Efforts at Reynolds Fundraiser 2024-10-06

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott used his headline slot at Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds' annual fundraiser to thank her for sending Iowa National Guard soldiers and law enforcement to the U.S.-Mexico border. Abbott praised Reynolds' efforts to combat illegal immigration and urged voters to support former President Donald Trump's return to the White House. Reynolds also touted her administration's conservative policies, including tax cuts and restrictions on transgender athletes, and encouraged early voting.

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Black Worker Sues Iowa Trucking Company for Firing Him Over His Locs 2024-10-06

A Black worker has filed a lawsuit against an Iowa-based trucking company, TMC Transportation, alleging the business fired him over his locs. According to the complaint, the company told the worker he needed to cut his hair or be fired, claiming it was a 'safety issue.' The worker offered to style his hair differently, but the company refused and terminated his employment. The lawsuit alleges TMC's policy is 'racist and inconsistently enforced,' as the worker observed non-Black employees with long hair. The company was previously sued in a similar case in 2021.

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Iowa Prison Guards Union Demands Action After Attacks on Correctional Officers 2024-10-05

Following recent attacks on correctional officers at the Iowa State Penitentiary, the union representing Iowa's prison guards demanded urgent action during a press conference in Des Moines. The union leaders criticized the state's failure to address understaffing, lack of funding, and lack of support, which they say are causing safety concerns at state-run correctional facilities. They are demanding the state increase staffing, improve safety protocols, and restore collective bargaining rights for public employees.