Plan cuts and guts collective bargaining sparks Iowa debate
In Des Moines lawmakers spent a full day debating changes to Iowa Chapter 20 the public employee collective bargaining law Democratic senators proposed a study on public employment health care reform while Republicans pressed forward with a plan officials say would cut and gut bargaining for 184 000 workers.
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Nate Boulton
D-Des Moines
Sharon Steckman
Mason City
GOP Chairman Defends Words as Democrats Twist Them
A GOP chairman argues that Democrats are misrepresenting his statements while lawmakers clash over a bill. Senator Jason Schultz and Representative Todd Prichard critique the measure as dangerous for families and individuals. The dispute centers on political framing and policy implications.
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Unions Reach Quick Cedar Rapids Iowa City Teacher Contracts
Cedar Rapids and Iowa City teachers' unions sealed contracts in hours amid debates over legislation that would curb public employees bargaining rights on insurance hours vacations holidays overtime pay and safety. Cedar Rapids Education Association director Kim Miller noted some points were set aside to reach agreement.
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Iowa City
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Cedar Rapids Education Association
Iowa to boost campus wireless with Carver-Hawkeye DAS
U S Cellular and Connectivity Wireless Solutions announce a distributed antenna system deployment in Carver-Hawkeye Arena to improve service for Hawkeye fans during the Illinois game and future events at Kin nick Stadium and US Stead Family Children’s Hospital later this month. The project follows a lawsuit by American Tower Corp seeking to enforce earlier contracts with the UI and Board of Regents.
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Connectivity Wireless Solutions
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Polk County
American Tower
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Puzder withdraws nomination amid Senate resistance
Andrew Puzder withdrew from consideration as labor secretary after bipartisan Senate concerns over his past employment of an undocumented housekeeper and past personal controversies. The move follows the Flynn resignation and increases scrutiny of ties between Trump associates and Russia as the White House seeks a new nominee.
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Flynn
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