Branstad questions Oakdale beds in prison plan
Gov. Branstad backs a Democratic prison expansion but doubts adding 100 beds at Oakdale instead of Clarinda. He favors pay as you go financing and seeks bipartisan agreement on a 530 bed plan including Rockwell City Clarinda Mitchellville and CBC capacity.
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Governor Branstad Eyes Cautious Support For Banking Bill
Iowa Governor Terry Branstad signaled cautious support for a regional interstate banking bill while seeking assurances that rural communities and small town banks won’t be harmed. The measure allows six neighboring states to buy Iowa banks starting January 1. He noted provisions to reinvest in communities but has three days to decide.
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House approves gun safety compromise limits on youth access
Iowa House committees back a GOP negoti ated gun bill keeping loaded firearms away from children and barring local preemption of tougher rules. The same session approves a child care bill expanding before and after school care for licensed family centers from six to eleven children with a two hour home limit.
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Bridge Aces: South must time leads to survive
In a club and diamond sequence, South must slow West’s diamond lead to force East into poor heart play. By playing low to dummy and letting West lead diamonds twice, South secures the final heart trick and staves off a one trick loss. Send questions to The Aces in Dallas.
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Measure for non resident hunting awaits Branstad decision
Gov. Branstad may approve a bill limiting out-of-state licenses for deer and wild turkeys after the Senate set caps at 600 turkey and 1,200 deer licenses. The measure would direct $50 and $100 license revenue to hire more conservation officers. The bill also faces questions about funding repayment rules for state aid recipients and a companion measure on banking law suspenders.
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