Water plan praised but falls short for rural runoff
The Gazette editorial appraises Republicans Iowa water strategy as a step forward with 232 million over 13 years for farmer-partnered runoff projects and a 245 million urban water surcharge, while criticizing the rural runoff focus and urging adoption of the voter-backed 128 million annual trust fund. It warns the House plan lacks long-term guarantees and calls for strengthening the protected water fund.
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Iowa
Iowa Department of Agriculture
Iowa Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation Trust Fund
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Editorial cartoon on abortion prompts debate in Gazette
Signe Wilkinson's April 6 Gazette cartoon titled Punishment for Abortion shows the woman and the doctor behind bars while the dad's cell is open, asking what the baby did to deserve capital punishment. Doug Woltemath Atkins.
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Signe Wilkinson
Doug Woltemath Atkins
Bill targets Clean Line project passes Iowa House
Iowa House approves legislation supporting a 3500 megawatt Clean Line energy project in Iowa. Backers say it would boost sustainable energy, create jobs, and attract investment while opponents warn of risks to ratepayers and local interests.
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Gazette
Iowa House
Iowa
Shanay
Cedar Rapids
Lifeguard and Life Jacket Appeal at Iowa Beaches
The piece urges Iowa beaches to provide lifeguards and official life jackets, citing a 6 year old drowning at Lake Macbride last August. It argues signs do not protect children and calls for proactive safety measures before further tragedies.
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Alaina Hauskins
Lake Macbride
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Katie Foster
Morgan Schlachter
Iowa City
The Dangers of Overstructured Schooling in History
Lenore Skenazy examines how past childhood routines contrasted with today’s heavy schooling influenced by experts like Peter Gray. She contrasts shorter historic school years with China’s 12.5 hour days, arguing excessive homework and surveillance stunt risk, empathy, and creativity.
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Harvard
Gray
Clemson University
U.S. Play Coalition
China
America
HUD guidelines end blanket ex offender bans in housing
HUD releases guidelines allowing landlords to evaluate applicants individually rather than blanketly excluding anyone with a criminal record. The policy aims to reduce racial disparities in housing access while permitting checks and nuanced decisions based on context and severity.
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U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
HUD
Julian Castro
Castro
Texas
U.S. Supreme Court
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