Minority Impact Statement Law Passes House • 03.25.08
State Representative Wayne Ford (D-Des Moines) authored two bills this year that were combined and passed the Iowa House of Representatives today. The bills require that state government determine the impact that state grants and some criminal legislation has on Iowa’s minorities.
“This is landmark legislation and is a remarkable step in addressing the special circumstances of Iowa’s minority population,’ Ford said. (more…)
A new board created to keep Iowans safe through improved emergency communications met for the first time on Tuesday. 


