Are Iowans Safer After Shall Issue Gun Law Five Years On
The Gazette looking at five years of Iowa shall issue permits finds a sixfold rise from 1 in 75 to 1 in 12 residents licensed to carry in public. Johnson County Sheriff Lenny Pulkrabek and Linn County Sheriff Brian Gardner offer mixed views on crime deterrence and safety, noting no clear correlation.
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Legislative preview on Medicaid managed care debate
Iowa lawmakers weigh oversight of privately managed Medicaid after 2015 Branstad shift to private managers. Supporters tout efficiency and improved services while critics fear cutbacks. delays and legal questions mark the transition as legislators consider involvement.
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2016 Iowa Legislature Preview Highlights Key Issues
The Gazette outlines the 2016 Iowa General Assembly agenda with daily previews. Topics include tax policy Medicaid and health care, water quality, public safety and transportation, budget, education funding, and Gov Branstad's role as the session opens.
Borders redraw as Islamic State fights sprawl across region
As Iraqi and Syrian forces push back ISIS, Kurds carve new enclaves in the north while Shiite militias extend into Sunni areas. The Syrian government aims to reclaim rebel-held lands amid a two-front war with rebels and ISIS.
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