Last-minute move keeps Iowa's bottle bill alive
Iowa House HF 800 would create a Beverage Container Task Force to study the nickel deposit for beer and soda containers. Speaker Pat Murphy spared the measure from the funnel deadline by re referring it to the Ways and Means Committee, with lawmakers citing data, finances, and rural-urban concerns about handling fees.
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Capitol Digest: Eastern Iowa Week in Review
Capitol Digest surveys legislative action in the week of April 2 affecting Eastern Iowa residents. It highlights bills debated in Des Moines committees, potential funding for regional projects, and statements from local representatives.
Senate clash over 24 member health care study commission
Tempers flared in the Senate chamber as partisans argued over repeated deferrals on a Democratic proposal to create a 24 member commission to study affordable health care plans for small businesses and families. After a closed door leaders meeting, Sen. David Hartsuch R Davenport and party caucuses retreated to cooldown.
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Iowa Senate backs advisory council on global warming issues
The Iowa Senate voted to form an advisory council to study global warming solutions and establish a tracking system for pollution. Senate File 574 sets up a panel with representatives from state universities utilities environmental groups and government and must deliver a proposal.
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Faith and values speaker urges living by God’s rules
Cedar Rapids crowd hears Star Parker urge adherence to religious rules at the Good Friday Prayer Breakfast. Parker, founder of the Coalition of Urban Renewal and Education, argues for divine guidance in society while Sen. Sam Brownback attended but did not speak at this event.
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Parker Overcomes Addiction and Welfare Dependence
Parker recounts a life of drug abuse promiscuity and criminal behavior before finding God. She admits welfare reliance to pay $465 monthly and describes moving through jobs and avoiding records to stay on benefits. After a church service with three Christian businessmen she quits welfare and seeks legitimate work, condemning welfare as oppressive.
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