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Feb. 4, 2021Des Moines, IA | By: AP
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) _
A state lawmaker wore jeans on the floor of the Iowa House to draw attention to
Republicans' refusal to mandate masks in the chamber even as they ban members
from wearing jeans. Democratic Rep. Beth Wessel-Kroeschell of Ames wore jeans
Tuesday during House debate, and when the chief clerk asked her to change, she
declined. Neither the House nor the Senate allow members or staff on the floor
of the chambers to wear jeans or T-shirts, and men must wear a jacket and tie.
Republican leaders have encouraged members to wear masks to prevent the spread
of the coronavirus but have refused to require face coverings. Five people
associated with the House have now tested positive for the virus.
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