Iowa voter registration blocked by long Medicaid forms
Iowa Democratic State Rep. Adam Zahner argues that the state's Medicaid application packet hinders voter registration. He cites NVRA goals, cites 1,222 registrations via public assistance last cycle vs Kentucky’s 88,000, and urges Iowa Health and Human Services to print a voter form with Medicaid applications. He calls for immediate action to expand voting access for all eligible Iowans.
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Hills Elementary Closing Sparks Community Letter
A reader from Hills Iowa protests the Iowa City School District vote to close Hills Elementary, a Blue Ribbon school with 1,000 residents. The letter argues the board chose money over students, cites high poverty, multilingual, and homelessness rates, and decries lack of transparency and local advocacy. Carol dePresse, Iowa City.
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Biden seeks piecemeal student loan relief and debt cure
LZ Granderson argues for broader loan relief while noting Biden's SAVE plan aided about 153000 borrowers and proposals could help over 30 million. He contrasts rising college costs, rising debt, and widening inequality, citing Vanderbilt tuition near 100000 yearly and the nation’s 2 trillion debt burden. He questions political motives and calls for societal reforms.
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Lawmakers have done enough damage says Bruce Lear
Guest columnist Bruce Lear argues Iowa lawmakers and Gov. Reynolds have overstepped, criticizing a 49 page AEA bill, a late teacher salary move, and HF 2586 arming schools. He urges legislators to quit and voters to check power in November. Lear lives in Sioux City with a background in education.
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