Corridor students join nationwide gun violence walkout
Washington High School students joined a national walkout calling for changes to gun laws after the Parkland shooting. Walker Ochs spoke to peers about protesting without partisan aims, as crowds gathered despite winter coats and a somber mood.
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Billy Graham dies at 99 a worldwide evangelist passes
Evangelist Billy Graham, whose six decade ministry reached millions, died at age 99 at his home in Montreal North Carolina. The renowned pastor faced Parkinsons disease and inspired crusades, presidential invocations, and global outreach through columns and books.
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Senate unveils sweeping Iowa tax relief plan
The Iowa Senate Republicans introduced the Iowa Working Families Tax Relief Act to cut personal and corporate income taxes by more than 1 billion dollars annually starting in 2019. The plan would simplify brackets and broaden the sales tax base by taxing more online transactions. Senator Randy Feenstra called it a bold move to boost competitiveness and likely the largest tax cut in Iowa history.
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Regents cap tuition hike at four percent for next year
Iowa Board of Regents will raise tuition no more than 4 percent for the upcoming academic year to keep higher education accessible. President Michael Richards told the House Appropriations Committee that final figures for the three public universities will be set at a later meeting in Ames this spring.
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