The chair of the Iowa Board of Parole says he's working on a bill to establish a compassionate release policy for incarcerated people. A California law banning the sale of pork from pigs confined in small spaces will take effect on January 1st. But Iowa's senior U.S. Senator says a related appeal could soon reach the U.S. Supreme Court. Plus, conservation experts say fewer farmers are implementing environmentally-friendly techniques on their land due to the current farm economy.
Wednesday, December 29th, 2021
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