Window for gas tax increase signals state tax push
Transportation Committee chairmen keep the door open on a motor fuel tax rise. House and Senate talks on property tax reform could be the pivotal link. USS joins South Korea drills as F-22 jets join exercises to emphasize defense commitments amid North Korea threats.
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Community marks 30th Summer of the Arts birthday bash
The Summer of the Arts festival heats up for its 30th anniversary celebration, with musicians, vendors, and activities planned across community venues. Organizers promise a lively lineup and family friendly events as the event returns to full scale.
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Sadders Withdraws From Iowa 1st District Race
Democratic Senator Steve Sadders ends his bid for Iowa's 1st District seat. The move comes as the party positions new candidates for the congressional contest. The report notes changes in campaign plans and upcoming party strategy.
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Price transparency gaps hide medical costs in most states
A Kaiser Health News report finds 29 states earn F and seven earn D for price transparency rules. Laws allow hospitals and providers to withhold cost details until billing, keeping patients in the dark about procedures and expenses. Only two states require clearer price information.
Iowa earns a C for price transparency in health care
The Iowa health care price transparency report ranks Iowa in the top third of states. Hospitals report to the Iowa Hospital Association, which runs an online charge comparison at IowaHospitalCharges.com. The study notes not sharing the overall price of procedures and cites a 2011 Gazette probe showing wide cost variation, with knee replacements ranging from 29 624 to 46 152 dollars. Cedar Rapids and Iowa City hospitals offer financial counselors for estimates.
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Legislature pay increase stalls amid GOP pushback
Iowa lawmakers consider a first pay raise since 2005 as the Branstad administration drafts a salary bill tied to union contract talks. Governor Branstad says no decisions yet on compensation for non contract staff or elected officials while top Republican leaders express opposition that may end the talk.
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Salaries of Iowa Elected Officials Revealed in 11A
David Roederer reports for the Iowa Department of Management on official pay scales for state officials and governors. The story outlines base salaries, supplements, and how compensation stacks up against peer states in the Midwest.
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David Roederer
Iowa Department of Management
Pope appeals for end to Korea tensions and global peace
Pope Francis used Easter address before a crowd over 250000 to urge peace on the Korean peninsula and a resumption of Israeli Palestinian talks. He condemned resource exploitation and urged guardianship of creation while calling for political solutions to Syria and African conflicts.
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