An Iowa judge dismissed a lawsuit that challenged the constitutionality of a business-backed bill that expands apportionment in the state's workers' compensation system.
Polk County District Judge Douglas Staskal ruled that injured worker Gertrude Godfrey of Sioux City did not have standing because she was injured before the disputed legislation -- House File 2581 -- became effective. The Republican-controlled Iowa General Assembly passed HF 2581 last year. Democratic Gov. Tom Vilsack signed the measure into law on Sept. 7.
The bill made several changes to Iowa law, including corporate tax ...
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