About this episode

The episode discusses a new immigration bill, the risks of domestic violence involving firearms, and the impact of 1970's federal laws on U.S. rivers.

The governor has signed a bill that requires immigration status checks for public workers. Death is more likely to occur in domestic violence when a gun is involved. And how have 1970's federal laws cleaned up rivers in the U.S.?

Topics covered

• immigration
• domestic violence
• environmental policy
• public safety
• government legislation

Keywords

• immigration
• domestic violence
• gun safety
• environmental laws
• public workers
• legislation
• U.S. rivers

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Iowa Public Radio

Places: U.S.

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