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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 2016
Page
6
The appeal calls on Iowa legislators to approve a comprehensive medical cannabis law before adjournment. It cites 80 percent public support and 150 lawmakers across the state, noting 23 states already permit compassionate use.
Patrick Loeffler and Dale Todd urge the Iowa Legislature to move the medical cannabis bill from the Ways and Means Committee. They argue access, local production, and doctor recommendations will ease suffering for epilepsy patients and other conditions, warning of continued harm if lawmakers fail to act. Loeffler leads the Cedar Rapids Iowa City Building Trades Council. Todd chairs the Iowa Epilepsy Council legislative efforts.
A March 28 front page Item notes fossils discovered on the University of Iowa campus and mentions community letters on education issues. It references faculty tenure questions and student meals, sidewalks, and local civic topics with residents voicing opinions on lunch quality and sidewalk costs.
Kathleen Parker argues North Carolina’s bathroom bill exposes bias and triggers economic fallout. She notes South Carolina’s quip about the law and cites Bruce Springsteen concert cancellation and Deutsche Bank pause as impact signals amid the High Point furniture market dip. The piece forecasts possible court challenges or economic reconsideration.
U S Senate hopeful Rob Hogg in Iowa criticizes prominent fundraising while touring 82 counties. He emphasizes a campaign focused on Iowans over out-of-state money, contrasting with Patty Judge and other rivals in a race that includes Grassley’s reelection.
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