Iowa Senate approves bill easing long bus rides for districts
Senate File 2137 would let local school boards extend one way bus rides to 75 minutes or longer with 30 days notice and two public hearings. Supporters cite cost savings from route consolidation. opponents warn about child health and safety in rural areas. The measure heads to the House for consideration.
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R-Wilton
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House votes to buy local for K-12 testing services
Iowa House approved a measure 94 to 3 to require the state to use the Iowa Testing Services product for K-12 testing, overriding a prior AIR contract. It promises $11 million in savings per year and aligns with the Iowa Core, contrasting the AIR product’s pricing and offerings.
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Janesville
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Iowa City
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Iowa House Advances Bill to Prosecute Skimming Crimes
The Iowa House cleared House File 2199 by a 97 to 0 vote to ease prosecution of skimming. The measure removes the need to prove intent to defraud for card data theft from ATMs and gas pumps. Rep. Zach Nunn said current charges may be blocked by strict intent requirements.
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Cedar Falls
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