The Iowa Supreme Court ruling means plaintiffs (including Laura Belin) can proceed with their lawsuit claiming Governor Kim Reynolds violated the state's open records law.
Key points from the unanimous opinion in Belin v Reynolds:
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Iowa Supreme Court rejects governor's attempt to dismiss open records claims
The unanimous ruling means plaintiffs (including Laura Belin) may pursue a claim that Governor Kim Reynolds violated Iowa's open records law.
New post: Governor Kim Reynolds is one step closer to controlling a majority of votes on all of Iowa's judicial nominating commissions.
My report on the bill and yesterday's Iowa Senate debate: #ialegis #iagov #iacourts
https://www.bleedingheartland.com/2023/02/09/iowa-senate-votes-to-increase-governors-influence-over-courts/
Iowa Senate votes to increase governor’s influence over courts
Governor Kim Reynolds is one step closer to controlling a majority of votes on all of Iowa's judicial nominating commissions, following Iowa Senate passage of Senate File 171 on February 8.
Voting 34 to 15 along party lines, the chamber approved...
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