Vilsack signs Medicaid bailout with vetoed cost cuts
Gov. Tom Vilsack signed HF 2245 to cover a 61 million Medicaid shortfall while vetoing GOP provisions that would have saved about 4 million. The action shifts 39 million from the Senior Living Trust and 9.5 million from the Assisted Living Conversion fund to Medicaid, with other transfers amid a looming 92 to 114 million fiscal 2003 shortfall.
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54 Iowa families exempt from five year welfare limit
State officials said 54 families will receive the first exemptions from the five year lifetime limit on welfare benefits. A total of 371 cases were canceled in January for reaching the limit, representing under 2 percent of Iowa’s welfare caseload. Most exemptions cite mental or physical disabilities as barriers.
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Welfare reform debate prompts shelter interview in Cedar Rapids
Becky Frederick of Waypoint Services for Women in Cedar Rapids says job prospects remain bleak for shelter residents. Data show Iowa welfare caseloads fell from 40,659 in 1994 to 19,158 in 2000 after reform pass.
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Iowa DOT seeks residency rule for driver licenses
Iowa licensing officials propose a residency requirement for issuing driver licenses or state IDs in response to post 9 11 security concerns. The plan would verify legal status with INS numbers and limit licenses for resident aliens to the time they are authorized to stay, up to two years.
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Tyrrell to retire after 20 years in Iowa Legislature
Rep. Phil Tyrrell of North English announced plans to retire at the end of his current term after two decades in the Iowa House. The 69 year old, a Spencer native who has represented parts of Poweshiek Johnson and Benton counties, says he wants to pursue other work and remain active in Republican politics. He will also continue his insurance business and enjoys fishing and hunting with grandchildren ahead.
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Marion businessman enters race for Iowa House District 36
Paul Draper a Marion businessman and community activist seeks the Republican nomination in District 36 an open district including Marion and nearby townships Draper 67 says his 30 years running a family insurance firm taught careful budgeting and aims to boost jobs improve the economy and support schools He is the third GOP candidate joining Vicki Hughes Swati Dandekar runs as a Democrat Incumbent Rep Jeff Elgin no longer represents the district after reapportionment Draper active with the Optimists Chamber of Commerce and local boards plans to attract business and maintain high education standards
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Iowa Legislature Convenes briefly on Feb 8 2002
The Iowa House and Senate met briefly on Friday February 8 2002 the 17th session day to allow bill introductions then adjourned for the weekend. Both chambers planned Monday off for precinct caucuses.
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Education reform proposal targets truancy and literacy in Iowa
The State of Black Iowa Initiative pressed for accountable funding tied to attendance, stricter truancy enforcement, and potential driver's license restrictions for dropouts. Proposals include 3 to 16 year old education, revised curricula studies, and involvement from large districts and the Department of Education, with lawmakers facing budget hurdles and calls for statewide standards.
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