Iowa Senate approves 6 percent school aid rise
The Iowa Senate passed by party lines a 6 percent increase in state aid for K-12 schools for fiscal 2016 with 26 Democrats in support and 23 Republicans opposing. Absent Sen. Houser. Proponents call it a modest catch-up, while opponents voice concerns about sustainability and funding commitments.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Johnson
Quirmbach
Senate
Iowa House
Branstad
Iowa lawmakers move to define fantasy sports as not gaming
Iowa legislators push to clarify fantasy sports are not gambling under state law aiming to allow cash or prizes. Sen. Jeff Danielson and Rep. Jake Highfill lead proposals while lobbyists from casinos and the Iowa Lottery watch, noting regulation and penalties for bad actors.
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Des Moines
Jeff Danielson
Cedar Falls
Senate
Iowa
Jake Highfill
R-Johnston
House
Iowa Lottery
Wes Ehrecke
Iowa Gaming Association
Cacciatore
Danielson
Cedar Rapids police discuss weapons in homes after Livingston case
The Cedar Rapids police chief says it is extremely rare for such murders to occur here and notes officers sometimes, with consent, remove weapons for safekeeping but lack clear authority. He urges better mental health access and awareness of domestic violence to prevent future tragedies.
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Cedar Rapids
Robert Livingston
Jerman
Livingston
Dee
Montgomery County
Maryland
Injunction Sought In Linn County Over 911 Call Records
John Huber Ingrid Livingston's brother and guardian obtains a Linn County District Court injunction preventing release of 911 calls tied to the double murder suicide. Police reported 41 year old wife and mother and mother-in-law were killed then husband Robert Livingston shot himself after seeking help for an emotional crisis.
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John Huber
Ingrid Livingston
Linn County District Court
Robert Livingston
Big Horn Dr
Linda Huber
Linn County Sheriff's Office
Highway Equipment Co
Cedar Rapids
Mercy Medical Center
Livingston
Livingstons
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