Iowa lawmakers debate gift and bribery law changes
Iowa legislators grapple with a bill to clarify how gifts and meals from constituents may influence public officials. Some demand a no gifting rule while others seek clear limits, with a conference committee revising provisions to cover all public servants beyond the legislature.
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R-Hartley
Iowa General Assembly
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ICC delays Rock Island extension decision to next week
Washington AP reports the Interstate Commerce Commission will not rule on extending government subsidized service for most of the Rock Island Railroad until next Friday. Transportation Secretary Neil Goldschmidt seeks continued service through April 1 to ease transitions while potential buyers negotiate and labor protections are addressed.
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Iowa Governor Signs Seven Day Escape Clause Law
Gov. Robert Ray signed a law allowing a seven day escape period after property contracts with utility companies. The measure responds to disputes over pipeline company practices seeking land corridors in Iowa and gives landowners a week from contract date to back out.
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Robert Ray
Iowa
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