Branstad ends state run venture capital raffle effort
Iowa Governor Terry Branstad signed and the Legislature voted to end the state run raffle venture capital program. The House approved 97 to 0 and the Senate 43 to 0, concluding a 1986 idea to fund private investment with lottery profits failed to launch. Branstad has until May 17 to act on remaining measures.
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GOP seeks veto of cosmetic state run medical malpractice pool
Des Moines Iowa GOP leaders urged Gov. Terry Branstad to veto a Legislature approved plan to curb malpractice costs. The measure would require doctors to carry 500000 in private insurance and fund a state pool up to 5 million with a 1 percent hospital fee tax. Critics label it a sick tax aimed at shifting costs to consumers.
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Balloonists Injured In Thermal Runaway Near Burlington
Three balloonists were injured when a thermal spun their craft out of control near Burlington. Pilot Frank Upton, 53, was tossed from the basket and two passengers Forest Kendell, 50, and his son Darren Kendell, 27, escaped the basket as the balloon tangled in power lines. All were reported in stable condition with multiple fractures at Burlington Medical Center.
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Mugzy the Bulldog Granted One Day Work Release
Des Moines Mayor Pat Dorian approves a one day work release for Mugzy the bulldog after an accidental injury at a promotional event. Mugzy will join the Drake Relays and Relays Parade and then return to the pound under leash and monitoring.
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