Branstad Sees China Ties Boost Amid Ambassadorship Hopes
Iowa Governor Terry Branstad, touted as potential U S ambassador to China, framed a long standing friendship with Beijing as key to navigating forthcoming challenges. He cited pork and soybeans, pledged to expand trade, and attended Lunar New Year events with Hong Lei, praising Muscatine China U S ties.
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Anthem hopeful for better Medicaid rates under new Iowa governor
Anthem, parent of Amerigroup Iowa, says a transition to a new governor offers a chance to secure actuarially justified rate increases for Iowa’s nearly 600,000 Medicaid enrollees. Despite $33 million in added payments, two of three MCOs posted large losses, with Amerigroup and AmeriHealth citing ongoing funding gaps and administrative costs.
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Clarity sought on lieutenant governor succession in Iowa
Senator David Johnson asks Attorney General Tom Miller for a formal opinion on who becomes governor when Governor Branstad resigns to join the China post. The dispute centers on whether Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds would hold the powers of the office and whether the title remains Governor. Johnson seeks nine questions on devolving powers, vacancy, and appointment rules.
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