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In a move to uphold the principles of democracy, Iowa Governor Harold E. Hughes issued an executive order that strictly prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, religion, and ethnicity. His statement emphasizes that discriminatory practices go against the vision of the founding fathers and pose a threat to the smooth functioning of democratic governance.
Governor Kim Reynolds recently revoked an order that has been in place for 60 years, stating that it is no longer relevant as it has been replaced by state and federal laws. This order, along with 61 others, including 19 from Hughes, were dismissed on Thursday, marking the 11th executive order issued by Reynolds since she took office in 2018.
In a statement, Governor Reynolds emphasized her dedication to streamlining state government operations for the betterment of Iowans. Executive Order 11 is another step in this direction. She highlighted her administration’s efforts in reducing bureaucratic red tape, eliminating superfluous rules and regulations, and doing away with boards and commissions that were no longer necessary. The order is aimed at revoking or amending outdated executive orders to provide more clarity on current priorities. The Governor believes that this will enable the state to move forward while still honoring its past.
Reynolds’ office states that executive orders remain effective unless they are revoked, expire on their own, or are replaced by new orders.
Several dismissed orders are connected to state agencies that are no longer in operation, while others are associated with particular occurrences, such as providing security for former President Lyndon B. Johnson.
In October of 2001, Gov. Thomas J. Vilsack issued orders for the deployment of National Guard members to assist with airport security and work with biological agents in laboratories. However, these orders were later rescinded as the National Guard successfully completed their mission. This decision came one month after the devastating terrorist attacks that occurred on September 11th, 2001.
You can find a comprehensive list of all the executive orders issued by the state on the Iowa Legislature’s website.
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