State rules on guns in child care centers blocked
Gov. Reynolds staff blocked proposed DHS rules that would require locked guns and separation from ammunition in child care centers including homes. The plan would notify parents of firearms on site and ban loaded guns in vehicles transporting children. However Reynolds says lawmakers should discuss the issue first.
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Polls show deep voter worry about tax plan impact
Polls indicate many Americans fear the Republican tax plan will hurt them more than help. Tax Policy Center projects small 2018 hikes for some low income and middle class earners, with most middle class seeing breaks but future increases possible after provisions end in 2027. Democrats cite projections while Republicans promise possible extensions and warn on entitlement reform amidst debate. Erin Murphy covers Iowa politics and government.
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Iowa faces climate shifts and costly sacrifices ahead
The piece cites record heat trends in the continental US and Arctic, cites costly responses to climate risks, and questions societal willingness to endure repeated disasters as communities like California, Puerto Rico, and Texas adapt. It notes smoke masks, firefighter sacrifices, and a call to consider New Year resolutions amid ongoing environmental threats.
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