Iowa lawmakers weigh gambling bill amid amendment debate
The House considered a late amendment by Chuck Gipp as Rep. Raecker defends an exhaustive process. The measure would permit table games at tracks, study gambling impacts, and delay reissue after failed referendums. Some oppose citing risk to vulnerable groups and public polls show opposition.
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Chuck Gipp
Decorah
Gipp
Scott Raecker
Urbandale
Iowa
Rob Hogg
Cedar Rapids
Linn County
Statehouse
Des Moines
Lawmaker accuses GOP of secret budget plan plotting
A Democratic legislator in Des Moines accuses Republicans of drafting a hidden $300 million imbalance budget for 2005 and rushing its approval with little public input. Senate leaders deny the claim as they plan to unveil targets in about two weeks.
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Gop
Gazette Des Moines
Senate
Mike Gronstal
Council Bluffs
Tom Vilsack
Legislative Democrats
Gronstal
House
Vilsack
Jority
Stewart Iverson
R-Dows
Iowa considers felony for animal fighting and betting
Iowa lawmakers weigh Senate Study Bill 3086 to make possessing, owning, or transporting animals for fighting events a Class D felony with up to five years in prison and a $7,500 fine. The bill covers bullfighting, cock fighting, and dog fighting with exceptions for races fairs rodeos and hunting events. Senator David Miller postponed debate citing harsh penalties for spectators.
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Rod Boshart
Gazette
Des Moines
Iowa
David Miller
Batavia
Midwest
Senate Judiciary Committee
Miller
Senate
Senate panel backs bill to separate homes from farms
DES MOINES A Senate Agriculture Committee voted to require setbacks and waivers for residences near livestock operations. Backers say the rule discourages building homes near confinements likely to cause nuisance disputes. Sen. Mark Zieman noted study bill 3103. The committee approved the measure 13 to 1.
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Gazette
Des Moines
Sen
Mark Zieman
R-Postville
Free Home Energy Audit Offer for Attic Insulation
If you have less than six inches of attic insulation, call now for a free Home Energy Audit. This outreach promotes assessing insulation levels and offering energy efficiency guidance at no cost.
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