Iowa moves to fund 460 rural doctors through 14 hospital residencies
Gov Reynolds pushes a plan to invest 10 million to boost residency funding and partner with University of Iowa Health Care and Broadlawns to tap 150 million in federal money. The plan aims to train 115 new residents across Iowa’s 14 hospitals, reaching 460 physicians over four years, with support from Senate and House committees amid questions on eligibility and public input.
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Broadlawns Medical Center
Des Moines
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Iowa Medical Society
Joe Murphy
Iowa Business Council
McKenzie Snow
Iowa Department of Education
HHS
Kelly Garcia
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Sarah Trone Garriott
D-West Des
Farmers and nonprofits sue USDA over climate data purge
A coalition led by NOFA NY and two environmental groups sues the U S Department of Agriculture in SDNY alleging removal of climate change policies datasets and resources from USDA websites harms farmers researchers and public access. The suit cites the Farm Service Agency Forest Service and other agencies and seeks restoration and legal review under APA and FOIA.
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Jeffrey Stein
Earthjustice
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Forest Service
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Wes Gillingham
Peter Rhee
Donald Trump
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Iowa House backs pipeline bills amid opposition to CO2 system
Four bipartisan House Judiciary Committee bills target the Summit Carbon Solutions carbon dioxide pipeline. They seek a 25 year operation limit for new pipelines, require hazardous liquid insurers to cover damages and include costs for uninsurable residents, allow eminent domain challenges during permit delays, and demand at least one Iowa Utilities Commission member attend each informational meeting. Governor Reynolds promotes preschool provider partnerships funded by a new 16 million grant program, advancing with a party line vote.
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Iowa Utilities Commission
Summit Carbon Solutions
Brian Meyer
D-Des Moines
Kim Reynolds
House Health and Human Services Committee
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