Senate approves Reynolds post birth care bill in Iowa
The Iowa Senate advanced Senate File 2251 to extend postpartum Medicaid coverage from two to 12 months while cutting eligibility from 375 to 215 percent of the federal poverty level. Analysis projects about 1,700 mothers and infants would lose coverage, with 1,300 women and 400 babies affected. Local debates blame the plan for limits on care and cost neutrality claims.
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Regents survey seeks baseline on free speech across Iowa campuses
The Gazette reports Iowa public universities survey 28 540 faculty and staff 69 240 students across three campuses to measure discussions with people different from oneself. Anonymous responses are due back in March as lawmakers examine free speech amid DEI concerns.
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Prosecutor finds Cedar Rapids shooting by officers justified
The Cedar Rapids shooting case centers on Michael Griffin who fled in a car taken from his parents. Despite firing at officers and shattering a rear window, none of the officers were hit as Griffin fatally shot himself after a 11 minute chase. The five officers were placed on leave while the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation reviewed the case.
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Dylan Hall
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