Human Life and DignityIssuesNewsNews and Legislative Updates National Council on Disability reveals assisted suicide laws are dangerous to people with disabilities The National Council on Disability (NCD) has released a federal study, “The Danger of Assisted…ICC-TomNovember 17, 2019
IssuesNews USCCB launches ‘Civilize It’ project As campaigning by presidential candidates takes place across Iowa, the United States Conference of Catholic…ICC-TomNovember 15, 2019
Catholic EducationIssuesNewsNews and Legislative UpdatesSchool Choice Can 529 plans help you? Federal and state “529” college savings plans have been expanded to provide a benefit to parents…ICC-TomJuly 23, 2018
Human Life and DignityImmigration and RefugeesIssuesNews and Legislative Updates Understanding and responding to “anti-sanctuary city” legislation With the passage of Senate File 481, the state of Iowa has changed the relationship…ICC-TomApril 23, 2018
AbortionBioethicsHuman Life and DignityIssues Public policy and informed consent By Joan Thompson The Catholic Church opposes all abortions, no matter the method, but when…ICC-TomApril 10, 2018
Human Life and DignityImmigration and RefugeesIssuesNewsNews and Legislative Updates Bishops ask for veto of immigration enforcement legislation – Senate File 481 We, the Catholic Bishops of Iowa, have voiced principled opposition to Senate File 481 and…ICC-TomApril 8, 2018
Death PenaltyHuman Life and DignityIssuesNewsNews and Legislative Updates Death penalty bills fail Bills to bring back the death penalty in Iowa have failed to advance. Keep an eye…ICC-TomMarch 19, 2018
Economic ConcernsIssuesNews and Legislative Updates Tax reform proposals The Iowa Senate and House will be negotiating on tax reform provisions during the next…ICC-TomMarch 19, 2018
AbortionBioethicsHuman Life and DignityIssuesNewsNews and Legislative Updates ICC supports bill to prevent ‘wrongful birth’ claims This week the Iowa Senate Judiciary Committee may consider HF 2405, a bill that will…ICC-TomMarch 12, 2018
AbortionHuman Life and DignityIssuesNewsNews and Legislative Updates ICC comments on “heartbeat” legislation following Senate passage The Iowa Catholic Conference supports the life-affirming intent of “heartbeat” abortion legislation such as Senate…ICC-TomMarch 5, 2018