Health care corridor plans crisis centers statewide
The Gazette reports Gov. Kim Reynolds calls the crisis care bill a milestone as six regional access centers would be created to provide short term mental health support. Linn and Johnson counties weigh how this state plan aligns with local detoxification sobering and crisis intervention efforts aimed at diverting people from jail and psychiatric beds.
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Linn and Johnson counties seek access center project managers
Linn County Supervisor Ben Rogers says an access center is urgently needed and work will proceed after determining requirements. Officials in Linn and Johnson counties plan to hire project managers and use mental health funds, aiming to bring the facility online with specialized crisis intervention expertise.
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Rep Megan Jones brings daughter Alma to Capitol duties
Alma Jones, born Jan 24, the daughter of Rep Megan Jones, has accompanied her mother to hearings and floor debates since infancy. She will stay at home daycare this week while Jones finishes the legislative session, thanking colleagues for the support and humor as Alma travels with lawmakers.
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Sioux Rapids
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Des Moines
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Matt Windschitl
Missouri Valley
Marine Corps
Zumbach pushes 1 cent sales tax hike for mental health
Rep. Louie Zumbach from Coggan farm proposes raising the statewide sales tax by one cent to fund mental health services and the Water and Land Legacy. He cites funding gaps since 2010 and links the move to outdoor recreation and water quality goals.
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Des Moines
Louie Zumbach
Coggan
Towa
Conservation Trust
Iowa
No Dreamer deal, Trump urges tougher immigration action
President Donald Trump said there would be no legalization for Dreamers and urged Republicans to pass hardline immigration laws. He warned the U S Mexico border is getting more dangerous and threatened to halt Nafta if Mexico does not curb drug and human flows.
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