Governor Kim Reynolds says she has rejected a federal request to accept migrant children into the state, saying the need to find homes for them "is the president's problem.” Black Lives Matter activists protested at the Iowa Capitol on Thursday. They’re asking lawmakers to reject bills that would increase police protections, raise penalties for protest-related crimes, and limit diversity and inclusion lessons. Plus, the Iowa Department of Human Services is considering policies to encourage more staff members at its six facilities to take the COVID-19 vaccine. IPR’s Natalie Krebs explains most recent numbers from the department indicate 36% of employees have declined the vaccine.