Bonding plan moves to House and Senate in Iowa
Iowa lawmakers began shaping a 715 million bonding package to aid disaster recovery, upgrade infrastructure, and create jobs. A separate plan would leverage up to 100 million for University of Iowa efforts and 15 million for Iowa State University, with votes advancing in both chambers amid budget concerns.
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Iowa bonding package outlines flood recovery and infrastructure plan
The package totals 715 million with 360 million federal stimulus for transportation. It funds flood relief water treatment and housing, plus vertical infrastructure alternative energy and public broadband. Governor Culver favors pay as you go but warns relief could be delayed.
Iowa House approves overhaul of sex offender laws
The Iowa House passed Senate File 340 creating exclusionary zones to keep offenders away from places children gather and limiting 2,000 foot restrictions to only the most serious crimes. Gov Culver is expected to sign as critics warn of practical gaps.
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Legislature passes Iowa health care expansion
The Iowa Legislature approved a three part health care expansion sending the measure to Gov. Culver on a 95-0 House vote and 39-9 Senate vote. It extends coverage to about 53 000 uninsured children in working families up to three times the federal poverty level and is expected to cost about 7.5 million. Hatch projected Iowa leads in child health coverage and hinted at future adult expansion.
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Road Show Examines Iowa Public Transportation Needs
The Iowa Office of Energy Independence with DOT and DNR will host URS Corp input meetings to discuss transportation financing rural connectivity aging population mobility and affordable options aligned with energy independence. Meetings are planned in Ames Atlantic Ottumwa Mason City Cedar Rapids and continuing.
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History Day draws 700 Iowa students to state finals
About 700 Iowa students will travel to Des Moines for the State History Day competitions on Monday and May 4 at the State Historical Building. From roughly 4,000 district participants, 50 to 55 advance to the national event at the University of Maryland in June.
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Travel Federation of Iowa
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R-Adair
Legislature mulls tax plan amid session pressure
Lawmakers inch closer on the health care reform SF 389 and disaster recovery SF 457 while vetting SF 482 to curb livestock manure runoff. Sessions endgame includes an income tax cut debate and labor bills, with votes pending and governor’s action possible.
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