Iowa Senate approves longer work hours for teenage workers.

The Iowa Senate passed a bill that would allow children to work longer hours, including in jobs that are currently prohibited, such as serving alcohol. The bill's Republican supporters said it will modernize Iowa's laws and teach children valuable skills through workforce training programs. Democrats argued the bill will increase the risk of workplace accidents by exposing inexperienced kids to more dangerous work environments. The proposal has drawn condemnation from labor unions, which have held protests around the state in an effort to stop it.