As part of an ongoing prison reform initiative, the Iowa Legislature has created a new criminal charge.

State Representative Clel Baudler says third-degree robbery will be for first-time or less serious offenders. “We created a third-degree robbery offense. It used to be just first and second degree robbery offenses. I think it’s a good thing in regards to prison reform. This will affect low-level, first-time offenders. It will be a good thing.”

Baudler will give us a full legislative update today on Let’s Talk Guthrie County. It airs during the 9 a.m., noon and 5 p.m. hours on K107.9 and www.raccoonvalleyradio.com.