Meyer confirmed as Iowa public safety chief by Senate
The Iowa Senate reversed last week and gave Gene Meyer final approval as public safety commissioner by an 86 to 12 vote. Meyer, longtime state public safety official, will oversee the State Patrol, Division of Criminal Investigation, narcotics enforcement, and State Fire Marshal’s Office. Governor Culver praised the confirmation as Meyer’s qualifications and leadership acknowledged.
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Gazette
Des Moines
Iowa Lenate
Gene Meyer
Iowa
Chet Culver
Meyer
Iowa State Patrol
Division of Criminal Investigation
Narcotics Enforcement Bureau
Tom Rielly
D-Oskaloosa
John Putney
R-Gladbrook
State Department of Public Safety
Senate
Mike Gronstal
Council Bluffs
Culver
Public Safety
Putney
Johnson
Senate scales up Iowa teacher pay bill to raise salaries
Senate moves toward finalizing a major teacher quality package to boost funding by 17 million dollars and raise pay by 2000 annually for two years aiming to reach national average by fall 2009. The plan also adds 20 million for professional development and 1.85 million for teacher academies, with incentives and performance pay, while critics say it lacks focus and imposes unfunded mandates on districts.
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Rod Boshart
Jeff Angelo
R-Cresion
Senate
Jeff Kaufmann
R-Wilton
Iowa
Cindy Winckler
Davensort
Uncommon Public Service Awards Presented in Iowa House
Former Gov. Robert Ray praised a friendlier tone as he presented the first Uncommon Public Service Awards from the Herbert Hoover Library Association in the Iowa House. Recipients were Senate President Jack Kibbie and Rep. Scott Raecker who received Hoover birthplace trophies and a Belgian relief medal. The Grant Wood A Star Drum and Bugle Corps led the Pledge and performed God Bless America.
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House
Herbert Hoover Library Association
Senate
Jack Kibbie
Demmersburg
Scott Raecker
Rurbandals
Hoover
West Branch
Ray
Lowa
C.R
Grant Wood
Iowa House
Culver signs sibling visitation bill in Iowa
Kayla Petfit, a 17 year old foster student from Norwalk, witnessed Gov. Chet Culver sign House File 480 taking effect July 1. The law requires the Department of Human Services or a child placing agency to preserve sibling bonds by arranging visitation or ongoing contact for children in foster care with siblings when parental rights are terminated. Pettit, who recently reunited with her sister, hopes the measure will help her brother Marcus, 13, rebuild closeness with family.
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Gazette
Des Moines
Kayla Petfit
Capitol
Chet Culver
Petfit
Norwalk
Marcus
Pettit
Culver
State Department of
Human Services
Iowa
Legislature expands card tournament prizes to 10000 dollars
The Iowa House approved a bill expanding card game prizes to ten thousand dollars by allowing veterans groups and certain non profits to host monthly tournaments adding prize money up to 10000. Critics call it largest gambling expansion since riverboat casinos with elected supporters arguing it helps rural fundraisers and facilities.
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Gazette Des Moines
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D-New Hampton
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Senate
Sino Rights
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R-Urbandale
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