Culver’s second Iowa session faces resistance in legislature
In Des Moines Gov. Culver’s second session sees Democratic leaders reject his major proposals including expansion of the bottle bill and corporate tax changes. He remains defiant, citing tax fairness and environmental goals, as elections raise tensions and state revenue cools from last year’s growth.
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Iowa panel weighs universal coverage cost at 550 million
A legislative panel in Des Moines explored a worst case annual price tag of 550 million for universal coverage for about 285 438 uninsured Iowans based on 2004 health spending near 22 billion. The plan envisions funding shares from government, employers, and insurers plus a 20 to 25 million outlay to insure all children by 2009 and a backbone system for medical homes tele health and electronic records to contain costs.
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Iowa uninsured by age and fiscal pressures echoed
Discussion notes that 82 percent of Iowa’s uninsured work, many in low wage jobs. Officials doubt universal coverage is affordable, stressing negotiation with insurers and federal funds. They expect costs to be complicated but potentially offset by savings elsewhere. overall Iowa uninsured rate is below the national average.
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Disputed commission appointee confirmed in Iowa
DES MOINES Rich Eychaner once a focus of controversy during the Senate confirmation for Gov. Culvers Civil Rights Commission appointment. After a year interim service and scrutiny by the GOP caucus Eychaners nomination sailed through a 44 0 en bloc vote on non controversial appointments.
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Capitol Digest: Iowa legislation interest for Eastern Iowa
Capitol Digest reviews key actions including a proposed graduated license rule after 10 p.m. for new drivers and a ban on cell phone use. It also covers energy updates adding nuclear to renewable definitions, incentives to attract data centers, and a state core curriculum mandate.
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