Iowa Legislature Nears End as Budget Bills Pass
Iowa House approved two budget bills signaling an near adjournment for 2019 spending. House File 2494 a $381 million transportation budget passed 95-0 and House File 2491 the agriculture and natural resources budget passed 57-37. Senate leaders noted remaining daylight on some targets while seeking final numbers. Overall, critics argued the process lacks public input and clarity as the session winds down.
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Iowa House budget funds map printing and park boost
The Iowa House approved 242000 for DOT map printing as maps shrink to 1.4 million over two years while parks gain a 43.5 percent funding boost to 39 million from the general fund. Dead bills may return in 2019 budget talks, and the court mourns former Justice Jerry L. Larson.
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Climate Hawks Endorse Thomas Heckroth for Iowa Seat
The Iowa 1st District Democratic hopeful Thomas Heckroth wins climate group support from Climate Hawks Vote. The group backs a candidate who vows to flip the district and reject fossil-fuel contributions while pursuing a 109 percent renewable-energy transition by 2050.
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Miller to lead e-cigarette youth protection initiative
Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller will head a JUUL Labs funded program to curb youth tobacco use under 21. The $30 million effort over three years includes research and a panel of public health experts, and aligns with FDA blitz actions against sales to minors.
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