Iowa lawmakers shelve speed limit and term limit bills
Des Moines lawmakers failed to move several non money bills through a committee before a self imposed deadline. Proposals included raising road speed limits to 60 65 mph on some roads and 75 mph on interstates banning traffic cameras and creating official term limits. Representative Gary Worthan cited constituent pressure as lawmakers backed away.
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State debates Medicaid shift and school aid boosts
The Gazette reports on proposals for privatizing Medicaid managed care under SF2125 and increasing state supplemental aid to schools. It notes legislative tension over youth tanning restrictions under SF2081 and ongoing collaboration with Stanford University amid awaiting apology remarks.
Legislature Advances At Will Motions And Deadlock
Lawmakers continue to push bills as committees review proposals with party lines intact. Supporters say measures grow state policy, while opponents warn of overreach and budget impacts amid stalled floor action.
Vinton teen lied about fatal shooting of Emma Redlinger
Records show three teens initially gave false statements about a .22 rifle going off in a Vinton residence that killed 14 year old Emma Redlinger. Police later charged four involved parties and two others on drug charges. path of the gun's handling shifts to William Hines Jr. as the shooter.
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Obama to visit Cuba amid GOP criticism and calls for rights
President Obama and the first lady will travel to Cuba March 21 and 22 in a historic visit as Republicans criticize the trip. Senator Grassley urged linking engagement to civil liberties while noting the ongoing embargo and normalization efforts dating back to 2014. The trip aims to advance diplomacy though critics say the regime should grant basic rights first.
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