Iowa approves wide gun rights bill expanding permits
The legislature passes a broad gun rights bill expanding permit validity to five years for handgun purchases and concealed carry, pre empting local restrictions, legalizing short barreled rifles, and allowing carry in the Iowa Capitol. Supporters call it a great victory. critics warn of increased homicide risk and legal challenges to local laws.
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Richard Rogers
Iowa Firearms Coalition
Iowa
Amber Gustafson
Moms
America
Gustafson
Reading program retention debate on summer reading support
Reed says summer reading helps prevent skill loss while Kraayenbrink criticizes unfunded mandates. Bolkcom notes 25 percent of third graders not reading at grade level and urges continued support. the bill repeals third grade retention language but shifts focus to prevention and intervention with an emphasis on improving basic public education.
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Kraayenbrink
Senate Appropriations Committee
Joe Bolkcom
Iowa City
Bolkcom
Staci Hupp
Iowa Department of Education
Iowa State funding delay hits pharmacy and student center
Iowa lawmakers amended the Rebuild Iowa Infrastructure Fund budget delaying 2019 funding for ISU teaching and research building and the 2020 start for the Student Innovation Center. ISU warns delays could affect completion. UI reports the 296000 square foot pharmacy building remains on track for 2020. Regents vow to press lawmakers.
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University of Iowa
Iowa Infrastructure Fund
ISU
John McCarroll
Rod Lehnertz
the Gazette
Iowa Flood Center funded to stay priority for UI
The Iowa Flood Center receives state funding to maintain its online tools and flood risk maps amid budget talks. University funding would be reduced by 950000 to preserve the flood center, cited as essential by experts and lawmakers.
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Larry McKibben
McKibben
Marshalltown
Iowa
Larry Weber
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Weber
Hinson
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Cedar Rapids
Linn County
Appropriations Committee
Iowa Flood Center
University of Iowa
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Board of Regents
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University of Iowa College of Pharmacy
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