Wessel-Kroeschell Opposes Marriage Amendment
Representative Beth Wessel-Kroeschell of Ames gave her opening remarks during a subcommittee on HJR 6 in opposition to the marriage amendment that was introduced by House Republicans. HJR 6 passed subcommittee, 3-1, and the full committee on a 13-8 vote. The bill will now go to the full house for consideration. Watch the video of Representative [...]
Supreme Court Overturns Same Sex Marriage Ban
In a unanimous ruling, the Iowa Supreme Court ruled today Iowa's law defining marriage is unconstitutional. Read the full ruling here. Here is part of the court's statement: “We are firmly convinced the exclusion of gay and lesbian people from the institution of civil marriage does not substantially further any important governmental objective. The legislature has excluded a [...]