House approves near 200 million for Medicaid in 15 months
The Iowa House passed a 994.5 million human services budget, boosting Medicaid by about 200 million over 15 months, with funds for other social needs. Senate talks consider a cigarette tax to cover healthcare, though House Republicans prefer not to raise it.
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Legislators push higher standards for Iowa high schools
Iowa lawmakers push a plan to raise high school standards and efficiency through a new education commission and merged operations. Gov Vilsack and several legislators back tougher graduation requirements, shared programs, and districts of minimum size, while locals warn against one size fits all and favor local control.
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Fur and hair fly at Iowa Statehouse shaving tale
Iowa lawmakers debate mustache politics as Senate Democrat Michael Gronstal and Senate Republican Jeff Lamberti shed facial hair. Gronstal ponders a possible run for governor while Lamberti eyes a congressional bid, each insisting grooming sparked no campaign plan.
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House toughens sunshine laws to remove repeat violators
The Iowa House voted 75 to 23 to tighten enforcement of Open Records and Open Meetings laws. Repeated violations within the same term could trigger automatic removal from office. The measure raises issues of legislative hypocrisy and privacy in government bargaining while addressing walking quorums and preinstalled officials.
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Iowa Legislature: contact info and key dates
The item lists how to reach state lawmakers and officials in Des Moines Iowa including phone numbers for the Senate and House switchboards the governor and legislative information offices and online resources. It notes two significant dates Friday final date for committee reports and April 29 target adjournment.
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