Students urge lawmakers to fund Iowa higher education
Des Moines Iowa students told lawmakers that the astronomical cost of an Iowa education has risen as tuition and state aid shifts shrink. UNI seniors Molly Ammons and Emiliano Lerda urged prioritizing higher education funding while Gov Vilsack pushes tax increases to cover rising university costs.
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Vilsack unveils incentive to stem nursing shortage
Gov. Tom Vilsack announced a plan to repay student loans for Iowa nurses who stay and work in the state after graduation. The program, managed by the Iowa Student Loan Liquidity Corp, could repay up to 8 million dollars for eligible graduates and up to 20 thousand dollars for nurse educators, aiming to address a growing statewide nursing shortage.
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Senate hears debate on preservative’s autism link
Des Moines Senate Human Resources Committee heard conflicting testimony on banning thimerosal from vaccines. State epidemiologist Dr. Patricia Quinlisk said no proven link to autism exists and the bill is unnecessary. Johnston father Troy Petersen urged caution, citing rising autism rates and urging a ban as prudent.
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Gazette Des Moines
Senate Human Resources Committee
Patricia Quinlisk
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Quinlisk
Troy Petersen
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GOP Pledges 10 Million for Textbooks in State Funding Bill
Iowa GOP leaders propose a 10 million earmark for textbooks technology and supplies in the K 12 funding bill for 2005 06 while Governor Vilsack seeks a 4 percent growth plus 2 percent for teacher pay amid a total two year funding package exceeding 3.8 billion Democrats call the plan inadequate and warn of reduced local control and future battles over K 12 spending.
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Urban Education Network of
Iowa
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