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Iowa Governor Signs Law Banning Mask Mandates In Schools, Cities, And Counties

Charlotte Pence Bond
Iowa Governor Signs Law Banning Mask Mandates In Schools, Cities, And Counties
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Republican Governor of Iowa Kim Reynolds signed a bill into law on Thursday that bans mask mandates in schools, cities, and counties, joining a growing movement across the country as lawmakers take action against future mask mandates. 

As reported by the Des Moines Register, the Iowa House passed the law by a 53-35 vote. The law also passed the Senate in a 29-17 vote. It was included in a broader education bill that would increase open enrollment in the state. 

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