Fair share bill survives Iowa House move to stay alive
House Republicans used a procedural maneuver to keep alive the labor related fair share measure amid Democratic efforts. Speaker Pat Murphy opened the voting machine to the 31st vote, preserving unfinished business as a vehicle for debate on spending bills. Rep. McKinley Bailey said his vote kept all 40 bills alive, not signaling support for SF 413.
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House backs away from local smoking control this year
Iowa House Speaker Pat Murphy said the 2007 session likely will not debate local smoking control. The House version, with exemptions for casinos and bars, diverges from the Senate bill, and consensus seems unlikely with two weeks left. An interim study next year was suggested.
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Rod Boshart
Gazette Des Moines
Pat Murphy
D-Dubuque
House
Senate
Murphy
House quashes ban on red-light cameras
The Iowa House rejected a ban on red-light cameras in the annual transportation bill. The Transportation Committee asked a study with Iowa State University, allowing cities to continue using cameras for now. Davenport and Clive suspended use amid district court appeals. Senator Ward proposes sending to conference committee.
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Gazette
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Altoona
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Iowa State University
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Culver vetoes bill limiting appeal rights for misdemeanors
Iowa Governor Chet Culver vetoed Senate File 139, his first veto, arguing the measure would erode the right of Iowans convicted of simple misdemeanors to appeal how they were incarcerated. He said the bill would undermine a cherished legal protection.
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Chet Culver
Senate
Quote on surveillance reach from Rep Horbach
The remark questions extending cameras to enforce traffic and safety rules and suggests potential use outside bars or homes with histories of violence. Horbach raises concerns about privacy and scope, asking how far surveillance should go and whether monitoring should include domestic abuse history sites.
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Debste
Lance Horbach
R-Tama
Iowa officials review ice storm response and future prep
State and local agencies assess performance after an ice storm. Linn County cites sheltering plans with school buildings and a new special needs database of about 1200 residents. Johnson and Washington counties expand communications and shelter readiness for future disasters.
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Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management Division
David Miller
Richard Mahaney
Linn County Emergency Management Agency
Robyn Reese
Linn County
Cedar Rapids-area
Iowa National Guard
Reese
Iowa City
Johnson County Emergency Management Agency
Johnson County
Emergency Management Agency
Tom Hansen
Washington County
Dunbar
Iowa
Meskwaki alcohol ban faces tribal debate over casino revenue
Meskwaki members weigh the alcohol ban as a tool to boost gambling revenue amid competition from a new $175 million Isle of Capri casino in Waterloo. Some see the move as needed for business. others cite moral concerns and past hardships.
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Leodean Peters
Rhonda Pushetonegua
Black Cloud
Isle of Capri
Waterloo
Harry Lasley
Tribe
Vonnegut’s Iowa City workshop era and gifts recounted
Writers share memories of Kurt Vonnegut’s time in Iowa City at the University of Northern Iowa workshop. He mentored students, finished Slaughterhouse-Five, and gave artifacts including a signed painting to Frank Conroy. Loree Rackstraw recalls his generosity and the lively, inspirational atmosphere of that period.
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John Irving
Vonnegut
Frank Conroy
Iowa City
Loree Rackstraw
Vannegut
Rackstraw
Cedar Falls
University of Northern Iowa
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