Linn County to cut about 20 union jobs in services shift
Linn County will eliminate roughly 20 union positions in the Supported Community Living program as state cost waivers end and Magellan of Iowa takes over administration and billing. The transition, paid at about 47 per hour versus 70, will occur over months with some staff reallocations possible.
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Lawmakers prune bills ahead of Iowa adjournment
Lawmakers in Des Moines narrow remaining bills before adjournment. Several measures fail to progress including measures on Board of Regents transparency, voter photo ID, campaign finance for independents, criminalizing drug exposure for babies, child abuse reporter training, mortgage hotline, and pawn shop restitution. Non fiscal bills not passing one chamber by now are dead for this session.
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Iowa
Iowa City Commission defers 20 story Chauncey height vote
After nearly two hours of public comment the Iowa City Commission voted to defer a decision on capping the Chauncey building height at 75 feet. The project would cost 53.8 million dollars with 13.45 million in city aid and include theaters bowling alley hotel offices and residential units. Opponents argue the height does not fit the area and would impact the comprehensive plan while supporters say it sustains downtown economic vitality.
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Iowa Coalition Against the Shadow
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Gazette subscription rates and contact details notice
The Gazette announces its pricing for carrier and mail delivery with weekly and yearly rates. It lists in state and out of state options, 7 day service, and contact numbers for subscription service and general inquiries. The notice includes postal information and postmaster address in Cedar Rapids Iowa.
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Branstad proposes non-union pay raises and health plan access
Governor Branstad outlines a salary bill granting 3450 non union state workers 1 percent non recurring raises on July 1 2013 January 1 2014 July 1 2014 and January 1 2015 aligned with the State Police Officers Council. It allows merit increases within each pay grade and requires 20 percent employee health premium contributions with a $90 monthly premium reduction for wellness participation. The plan costs 3 million in 2014 and 5.7 million in 2015 and affects about 3435 workers not under a union contract.
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Des Moines
Terry Branstad
State Police Officers Council
Branstad
Bob Dvorsky
Coralville
Senate Appropriations Committee
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