Iowa Senate pushes $15 million preschool expansion plan
Senate Democrats in Des Moines back a three year 15 million boost to Iowa voluntary preschool program to reach more 4 year olds, expand facilities, and hire teachers. They also seek lower barriers to child care for low income families and a higher tax credit threshold to aid middle class parents.
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Slain Wolfe sisters honored at Clinton funeral
Clinton mourns Susan and Sarah Wolfe shot to death in East Liberty last week. Rep. Mary Wolfe and colleagues attended the services at Jesus Christ Prince of Peace Church and a Clinton luncheon, praising the sisters’ care for others as police continue the investigation.
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Courts push same sex marriage toward high court showdown
Federal ruling in Virginia strikes down the state ban on same sex marriage and stays, while Utah cases await appeals. The developments push the issue toward a potential Supreme Court review as other states face similar litigation and public opinion shifts.
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