Iowa Legislature faces 484 million gap in budget targets
Republicans and Democrats in the split- control Iowa Legislature must bridge a 484 million difference to finalize the 2014 budget. House plan at 6.414 billion, Senate plan near 6.9 billion, Gov. Branstad mid at 6.538 billion. Leaders caution about economy, federal funding, drought, and growth.
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Iowa Senate pushes Medicaid expansion in partisan vote
Senate Democrats advance a Medicaid expansion bill amid a divide with Gov. Branstad who proposes an IowaCare alternative. An Iowa Hospital Association poll shows 56 percent in favor of expansion under the federal act, while Branstad questions dependability of federal funding.
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Terry Branstad
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Jack Hatch
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Marion residents push safer crossing near Novak Elementary
Parents at Novak Elementary demand city action to improve safety at the 29th Avenue and Fifth Street crosswalk amid heavy traffic. City manager notes a stop sign may ease left turns but could worsen congestion. a traffic light requires district partnership and funding.
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Christensen
Lon Pluckhahn
Pluckhahn
Brian Ray
Novak Elementary
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