News Releases - 2024 Archive - Page 17
Attorney General Bird Files Appeal to Protect Students from Inappropriate Books in Schools
DES MOINES—Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird today released the following statement regarding the State’s appeal of the district court’s decision to block an Iowa law restricting age-inappropriate materials in K-6 schools. “When we send our kids to school, we trust that their innocence will be protected. I’m glad to say...
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Attorney General Bird Announces Support for Governor Reynolds’ Efforts to Combat Foreign Ownership of Iowa Land
DES MOINES—Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird today announced her support for Governor Kim Reynolds’ proposal during her 2024 Condition of the State Address to protect Iowa farmland from foreign ownership. “As someone who was born and raised on a farm, I know how important it is to preserve and protect Iowa’s...
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Attorney General Bird Response to Court Ruling Enforcing Agriculture Trespass Laws and Protecting Farmers
DES MOINES—Today, Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird released the following statement in response to the federal appeals Court’s rulings upholding Iowa’s agriculture trespass laws that protect farmers’ property rights and their right to privacy. There were three separate lawsuits filed to challenge Iowa’s agriculture trespass laws. Two of the three laws were upheld. One law...
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Attorney General Bird Response to Shooting at Perry High School
DES MOINES—Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird released the following statement in response to this morning's shooting at Perry High School: "I’m devastated by the senseless and horrific shooting at Perry High School this morning. As a mother, my heart aches for the families of all students and staff impacted. We thank...
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