by O. Kay Henderson | Feb 7, 2024 | News, Politics & Government
A bill to set new state limits on the sale of hemp-infused pills, food and beverages is eligible for consideration in a House committee. The 2018 Farm Bill made it legal to grow hemp and a state law passed a year later allows the sale of non-intoxicating hemp...
by O. Kay Henderson | Nov 24, 2023 | News, Politics & Government
Iowa Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks says research is showing psychedelic drugs “have the potential” to be a mental health treatment option for veterans. Miller-Meeks, a Republican who represents Iowa’s first congressional district, is chair...
by Radio Iowa Contributor | Sep 8, 2023 | Crime & Courts, News
A former Plymouth County Deputy who was sentenced to 40 years on burglary and theft charges will get a new trial. Iowa Third District Judge Steven Andreason ruled that 44-year-old Aaron Leusink was improperly represented and did not receive a fair trial. Leusink was...
by Dar Danielson | Sep 1, 2023 | Health & Medicine, News, Politics & Government
Iowa Congresswoman Ashley Hinson says she doesn’t think the Biden administration’s plan to let Medicare negotiate the cost of certain prescription drugs is going to help the problem. “Unfortunately, the government price fixing does nothing to...
by Radio Iowa Contributor | Aug 30, 2023 | Health & Medicine, News, Politics & Government
The Biden administration announced plans Tuesday to negotiate Medicare drug prices for ten medications, including treatments for diabetes. Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley has worked on legislation to fight escalating drug prices, and says the government should not dictate...