Iowa medical examiner warns of backlogged cases and space shortages
Des Moines Iowa medical examiner Dr Julia Goodin warns of a backlog of autopsies and insufficient staffing and space risking misdeaths and unexplained deaths going uninvestigated She cites case reviews finding at least two autopsies should have been performedGovernor Tom Vilsack acknowledges concerns and suggests interim lab options while a new facility is sought.
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Iowa considers 62 million DPS crime lab HQ build
Des Moines reports legislators weigh a four to six year plan to fund a new 62 million dollar state public safety agency and crime laboratory headquarters. Rep. Chuck Gipp notes renewed interest to speed criminal testing and autopsy work. Uncommitted infrastructure funds total about 55 million.
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Senators push deregulation plan for Iowa electric service
In Des Moines lawmakers and groups press for the Iowa Electric Choice and Competition Act. The bill would split generation, transmission, and distribution into separate providers with generation open to competition by 2009, while regulation remains for distribution and transmission. Supporters warn that time is short and bipartisan backing is needed. Opponents worry about rate hikes and renewable energy provisions. Governor Vilsack would back stronger protections.
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