crime Iowa Proposes Tougher Penalties for Assaults on Law Enforcement 2025-01-13 Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird has introduced a proposed law aimed at increasing penalties for assaults against law enforcement officers and first responders. The proposed changes would elevate certain types of assaults from misdemeanors to felonies, and include a mandatory minimum sentence of seven days in jail for all other types of assaults. The bill also includes spitting on law enforcement officers, first responders or corrections officers as a form of assault punishable under the law. stalking Texas Man Arrested for Stalking WNBA Star Caitlin C. 2025-01-13 A Texas man named Michael L. has been arrested and charged with stalking Caitlin C., a West Des Moines native and WNBA player for the Indiana Fever. L. allegedly sent a series of threatening and sexually explicit messages to C. on social media, and traveled from Texas to Indianapolis with the intent of being closer to her. L. was charged with stalking, a Level 5 Felony, which carries a sentencing range of 1-6 years and up to $10,000 in fines. Prosecutors have also filed an order banning L. from the venues where the Indiana Fever regularly plays. politics Iowa Legislature Convenes with GOP Supermajority, Priorities Clash 2025-01-13 Iowa lawmakers have gaveled in the 2025 legislative session with Republicans holding a supermajority and a trifecta. Republican legislative leaders are looking to prioritize property tax relief and education reform this session, while Democrats aim to work across the aisle to cut costs for Iowans. Republicans plan to continue their conservative agenda, including addressing the rising cost of living, cutting taxes, and ensuring safe communities. Democrats call for bipartisan solutions to issues like healthcare, childcare, and wages. Both parties express a desire for civil discourse and collaboration, though some skepticism remains. |
Des Moines, Iowa. 
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