Family Planning Council of Iowa | Caffeinated Thoughts

Fetal Heartbeat Bill Advances in Iowa Senate

A bill, SSB 3143, that would ban abortions of pre-born babies when a heartbeat is detected passed through its subcommittee in the Iowa Senate on a 2 to 1 vote.

Shane Vander Hart
February 8, 2018
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A Wave of Pro-Life Bills Filed in the Iowa Senate

The Iowa Senate with its new GOP majority have six pro-life bills filed including bills defunding abortion providers and banning abortions at 20-weeks.

Shane Vander Hart
January 18, 2017
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Iowa Board of Regents Oppose Ban on Trafficking Aborted Infant Remains

The Iowa Board of Regents last week came out in opposition of a bill before the Iowa House that would ban the trafficking of aborted infant remains.

Shane Vander Hart
March 8, 2016
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Iowa Legislature Watch: Education, Prolife, and Marriage Bills Going Through the Statehouse (Update)

Here are some bills that I have been watching (or at least…

Shane Vander Hart
January 29, 2011
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Who Is Against The Iowa Marriage Amendment–HJR 6?

I was curious about what lobbyists were registered against HJR 6, the…

Shane Vander Hart
January 25, 2011
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