Des Moines Police Make Arrest City’s Second Homicide This Year
(Des Moines, IA) — Police accuse a man of stabbing his cousin in Des Moines’ second homicide this year. Peter Thach was found dead inside a home on the east side of Des Moines on Thursday morning. When police arrived, they found his cousin Lyhung Thach lying injured in the driveway. Lyhung told officers someone else was injured inside the home where Peter was found with multiple stab wounds. Police were originally called to the home for reports of a robbery, but didn’t find any evidence and arrested Lyhung on charges of first-degree murder.
Iowa Agriculture Secretary Mike Naig Introduces ‘Iowa Farm Act’
(Des Moines, IA) — Iowa Agriculture Secretary Mike Naig is proposing new legislation called the “Iowa Farm Act.” The act would expand zoning exemptions, rental income tax exemptions and make a food purchasing pilot program permanent in the state. The comprehensive package is designed to support Iowa farmers and strengthen rural communities. Statements of support have been issued by the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation, Iowa Soybean Association, Iowa Corn Growers Association and more. The new Iowa legislative session starts on Monday.
Iowa Democrats Outline Priorities With New Optimism
(Des Moines, IA) — Iowa’s Democratic legislators are optimistic for their agenda ahead of the new legislative session. Senate Minority Leader Janice Weiner and House Minority whip Sean Bagniewski are focusing on property taxes and budgets for the upcoming year. Both are optimistic they will be able to have more influence this year after Democrats prevented Republicans from retaining a supermajority in the Senate. Weiner says a property tax freeze for retired people is a top priority while Bagniewski says the state will go bankrupt if they can’t find new revenue streams. The Iowa Revenue Estimating Conference projects a billion-dollar drop in tax revenue compared to last year.
Iowa Secretary Of State Paul Pate Targeting Business Fraud
(Des Moines, IA) — Secretary of State Paul Pate says protecting against business fraud is his top priority. Pate is one of many local politicians outlining their agenda ahead of the start of the new session on Monday. He believes people are registering businesses under random names and addresses to receive fraudulent benefits for a short period of time without consequences. Pate’s proposed law would get unknowing victims off the hook for the fraud and get more information to law enforcement on a timely basis. Pate added that he believes the state is in good shape in regards to elections.
