Delaney urges focus on jobs in Iowa visit
U S Representative John Delaney, a 2020 presidential hopeful, urged Democrats to center talks on jobs and wages during a Davenport to Tipton tour. He plans a $1 million TV ad push starting with a Super Bowl spot and emphasized bipartisan efforts and inclusive messaging.
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Scholten outraises King in last quarter for 4th District seat
J D Scholten, a former Sioux City baseball player, reports more than 174000 raised in the quarter ending December 31, surpassing eight-term Rep Steve King who took in 87543. Other candidates Leann Jacobsen 47430 John Paschen 62591 and Cyndi Hanson 5771 also filed.
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Capitol Digest Medical Cannabis Advances in Senate Panel
A Senate panel approved a bill to arm the medical cannabis board with authority to adjust the program without legislative approval. The board could advise on qualifying conditions and product potency, but changes would still require approval from the Legislature and the governor. The measure passed with two Republicans and one Democrat backing it and moves to the full committee. Senator Brad Zaun promotes a related bill granting physicians authority to prescribe cannabis for additional ailments, with a hearing planned next week.
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Loebsack Holds Fundraising Lead Over Peters in Iowa Contest
U S Rep Dave Loebsack D Iowa outpaced Republican challenger Christopher Peters in the fourth quarter fundraising 215653 to 17129. Loebsack ended 2017 with about 1.6 million in the bank and more than 1 million raised for the year Peters finished with 52587 for the year and just over 13000 in the bank The FEC filings confirm the figures. The 2nd District includes Iowa City Davenport and other southeast cities. The June 5 primary deadline is March 16.
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Alliant Energy rate increases approved after settlement
The Iowa Utilities Board approved Alliant Energy subsidiaries Interstate Power and Light proposed rate hikes in a settlement. Residential fixed charges rise from 10.50 to 11.50 while general service moves from 17.80 to 19. The company says updates will be finalized in weeks and notes the changes support about 2.5 billion in grid upgrades and a new Marshalltown gas plant.
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Iowa Lottery Results Friday Draws and Jackpot
Friday results show Pick 3 Midday 3 5 5 and Evening 7 7 8. Pick 4 Midday 3 1 2 0 and Evening 2 2 8 4. Mega Millions numbers 1 4 14 17 40 Mega Ball 4. Jackpot stands at 104 million dollars.
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