Democrats push $1 cigarette tax to back health care plan
Iowa lawmakers seek consensus on a $1 per pack cigarette tax increase aimed at funding health initiatives. Senate leaders and Gov. Culver favor using proceeds for health care, with debates over universal coverage and insurance pools. some House members prefer separate bills and different funding paths.
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Iowa Senate expands child restraint age to 18
The Iowa Senate voted 39 to 8 to require back-seat passengers under 18 to wear seat belts or safety restraints. The change extends the law from 10 to 18, aiming to protect youths amid concerns that crashes injure or kill many young Iowans. Eight Republicans opposed. House action remains uncertain.
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Iowa lawmakers fund veteran programs in unanimous vote
The Iowa House and Senate approved Senate File 95 to provide 4 million dollars for two programs. The injured veterans grant offers up to 10 000 dollars for hospitalized or rehabilitating vets and the veterans home buyer assistance provides up to 5 000 dollars toward a home down payment. Army veteran Rep Mecin ley Bailey championed the measure.
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Capitol Digest: Eastern Lowers Feb 8 Legislative Action
Eastern lawmakers discussed funding and policy measures on Thursday February 8. Key debates focused on education costs and infrastructure investments with committee approvals expected in the coming days. Local officials anticipate impacts on schools and public works.
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Senate panel boosts jury duty per diem to 30 dollars
The Senate Judiciary Committee voted to raise the daily stipend for jury duty from 10 to 30 dollars. Mileage pay would apply only to trips over 30 miles, a change the panel said would offset the larger per diem. They plan to amend this in Senate Study Bill 1070 during floor debate.
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Lawmaker Proposes Ban on Using Light to Hunt Deer
Rep Dawn Pettengill Iowa introduces HF 191 to ban artificial light for hunting or recreation amid reports of spotlighting deer by non gun teams while others in a separate group hunt. The measure tightens restrictions beyond current spotlight use limits.
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If We Want to Be No 1 We Must Step Up to Plate
Senate President Jack Kibbie of Emmetsburg urges lawmakers to fund Iowan energy research on renewables and alternative fuels. He compares the effort to hopping on a fast moving train and emphasizes backing state initiatives to keep Iowa ahead.
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