Branstad opposes campaign finance lid push
Iowa leaders clash over public financing for gubernatorial races as Gov. Branstad rejects limits and vows a rival package banning foreign and out of state donations. Peterson proposes a 2 million annual fund from vehicle plate sales to fund caps and disclosure rules.
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Iowa judge dims state suit over Medicaid tobacco costs
Polk County Judge Linda Reade dismissed four of nine claims in Iowa’s suit against tobacco firms ruling the state lacks a law to sue for Medicaid expenses. The decision leaves five counts intact for leverage, with Attorney General Miller appealing. The legal fight mirrors Florida’s $11.3 billion settlement and Mississippi’s $3.6 billion resolution.
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Early action planned on death penalty and drug testing
Senate Majority Leader Stewart Iverson says both the death penalty reinstatement and workplace drug testing will be debated early in 1998 after late committee action and a tied vote on the drug testing measure. McKean questions if votes would appear in an election year.
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Conservative fiscal 99 DOT budget OK'd in Ames
The Iowa Transportation Commission approved a conservative 251.5 million dollar budget for fiscal 1999, a 2.5 percent rise, with most funds for operations to support about 3,867 DOT workers. The plan includes 10.9 million for special purposes and 6.6 million for facility repairs, and awaits gubernatorial review before legislative consideration.
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Program to aid abuse victims in Iowa health care
Health care providers at 15 Iowa hospitals will receive specialized training to recognize domestic and sexual abuse and intervene. The federally funded program costs between 80 000 and 100 000 dollars and follows pilots in California Pennsylvania and Arizona. Lt Gov Joy Corning says stronger laws and broader intervention require careful handling to keep victims seeking treatment.
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