Talking 'tough on crime' bills at the Statehouse
Iowa House Republicans recently passed what they call a "tough on crime"…
River to River · Ben Kieffer, Katarina Sostaric, Caitlin Troutman
March 10, 202648m 1s
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Show Notes
Iowa House Republicans recently passed what they call a "tough on crime" package. The package is made up of three bills — a "three strikes" sentencing law, new rules for how judges set bail and a public dashboard tracking what happens inside Iowa's courtrooms. Iowa House Republicans say this legislation will crack down on crime and make Iowans safer. Opponents argue the bills could overcrowd state prisons and burden taxpayers. On this episode, lawmakers and a defense attorney discuss the package and its potential impact.