Iowa bill advances with concerns over access centers
The measure passed 88 to 6 with five Democrats and one Republican opposed and moves to the Senate for consideration. Advocates question if it goes far enough to fix underlying access issues like low Medicaid reimbursement. Provisions create seven behavioral health districts overseen by local advisory boards and funded in block grants to target outcomes while transferring disability services to Aging and Disability Services and shifting two residency slots to Des Moines hospitals. The plan aims to complete district creation by Aug. 1 and provider selection by Dec. 31, with a 2025 target for a unified system.
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Iowa House backs rural growth tax credits bill
The Iowa House unanimously approved House File 2674 to create a rural development tax credit for the 88 smallest counties, offering up to 27 million in credits and 45 million in growth capital for under 250-employee businesses outside the 12 most populous counties. Applications start January, with penalties if funds aren’t invested or jobs aren’t created.
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Iowa Senate weighs labeling shield for pesticide makers
Iowa lawmakers debate a bill to shield pesticide manufacturers from suits over warning labels if the product meets EPA rules or aligns with federal health assessments. Proponents led by Bayer and Ag groups say it curbs baseless claims against Roundup while critics and health advocates warn it limits recovery for those harmed, amid ongoing glyphosate controversy and high cancer litigation.
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