Iowa Senate approves 76.7 million infrastructure bill
The Iowa Senate adopted Senate File 2453 by 39-9 to create a 15 million bonding authority under Vision Iowa and a 5 million first year commitment for local school needs. The measure, heading to the House, also funds REAP at 10.5 million and includes 35 million for Environment First and money for state and university facilities.
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Senator Drake and wife get 50 mph speed sign
Senator Richard Drake and his wife Shirley receive a humorous 50 mph highway speed limit sign from the Iowa Senate on the floor. Senator John Jenson noted the gift celebrates Drake’s role slowing a push to raise Iowa’s interstate limit to 70 mph. The couple’s 50th anniversary is July 2, with the Legislature expected to adjourn next week.
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Senator Zieman Treated for Lung Blood Clot in Des Moines
Senator Lyle Zieman of Postville was treated at Des Moines General Hospital for a blood clot in his lung found during tests. His wife Beverly, also his legislative clerk, said he is improving and could be released this weekend to return to the Capitol for the session’s end. He plans not to seek re-election after completing his second Senate term.
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Iowa Senate approves 9.3 million anti smoking campaign
The Iowa Senate 47 1 approves House File 2565 creating a health unit to combat tobacco. The plan funds a youth focused anti smoking campaign from tobacco settlement proceeds and bars free promotional items. A commission and new division within public health are set with a statewide youth conference planned. Gov Vilsack expected to sign into law.
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Iowa House approves nursing home inspection change
The Iowa House approved S.F. 2144 to lengthen inspections from 15 to 30 months and push toward a quality based system for state licensed nursing homes. About 10 facilities are state licensed, with most being federally licensed, and an advisory committee will monitor criteria development. The bill, backed by Gov. Vilsack, passed 89 to 0.
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