Legislation to quickly end lawsuits attacking free speech, press heads to governor’s desk

Capitol Notebook: 'Anti-SLAPP' legislation goes to Iowa governor

Legislation that would expand free speech protections was sent to Gov. Kim Reynolds' desk for approval after if passed unanimously through both chambers of the Iowa legislature.

Legislation to quickly end lawsuits attacking free speech, press heads to governor’s desk

Courts could more quickly resolve lawsuits meant to silence critics or media outlets under legislation that went to the governor’s desk Thursday after years of being stalled in the Legislature.

Iowa House sends 'Anti-SLAPP' bill to governor - Radio Iowa

A bill that supporters say will shield Iowans from lawsuits meant to silence critics has cleared the legislature and is headed to the governor. Republican Representative Steven Holt of Denison started working on the legislation seven years ago when a local newspaper was sued for reporting on a local policeman. “I was just corresponding back […]