Treatment not Punishment for Drug-Exposed Newborns in Iowa
The Gazette argues against House Study Bill 49 which would criminalize pregnant women whose newborns test positive for illegal drugs. It cites child protective services already acting in such cases and warns felony charges could deter prenatal care, worsen outcomes, and harm mothers’ housing and employment prospects. The paper calls for expanded treatment and prevention over criminal punishment.
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Cedar Rapids casino debate and gun policy letters
Readers argue against Cedar Rapids gambling plans citing site unknowns and cannibalization fears while urging a no vote. Other letters urge scrutiny of assault weapons policy and call for Grafft’s prosecution, psychological testing, and accountability for animal injuries.
California Surplus in Sight Amid Tax Backlash Toward Reform
Californians may be doing something right as the state heads from deficits to a projected general fund surplus. Voters approved a temporary tax hike generating about 6 billion annually for seven years and gave Democrats a two-thirds supermajority enabling tax increases without GOP support.
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Manufacturing leads as a path to jobs over casino claims
Cedar Rapids businessman Stephen R. Rathje argues in favor of expanding U S manufacturing as a stable job source, citing its share of GDP and wage levels, and questions casino proponents to compare long term economic benefits. Rathje is founder CEO of International Procurement Services Inc.
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