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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 2014
Page
2
This concise overview surveys hot button issues likely to animate the 2014 Iowa Legislature abortion gun control marijuana legalization and related social and legal debates. It frames the political landscape and activist dynamics shaping the session.
The text outlines a 1973 Supreme Court ruling on abortion and Iowa developments. It notes 2013 actions by Gov. Branstad on Medicaid payments, Iowa Board of Medicine telemedicine restrictions stayed by a court amid Planned Parenthood litigation, and potential Senate dynamics with Joe Seng influencing access amid a narrow Democratic majority.
A study by the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission estimates online poker regulation could add 3 to 13 million dollars annually. Past attempts, including a 2013 Senate bill that died in the House, reflect broad moral and free market opposition. Senator Jeff Danielson warns of risk from unregulated online gambling and notes uncertain movement on a gaming bill this year.
Debate over gun rights faces little progress as Stand Your Ground and Constitutional Carry proposals fail in the Senate Judiciary Committee. House sponsor Rep. Matt Windschitl, a railroad engineer and gunsmith, continues to introduce gun rights bills each session.
Sen. Joe Bolkcom plans bills to remove marijuana from the most restrictive listing and to create a patient access pathway. Rep. Cleo Baudler, named among the seven worst lawmakers by the Marijuana Policy Project in 2013, aims to push for change despite party leadership.
Des Moines governor Terry Branstad outlines a very focused 2014 agenda aimed at bipartisan appeal. Proposed items include public private veteran job matching, Connect Every Iowan broadband access, cyberbullying action, and student debt relief with in-state tuition freezes at Regent universities. He emphasizes not seeking a political agenda but achieving significant, long term budget and reform goals with a divided Legislature.
Iowa Governor Terry Branstad and Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman announced a cross state economic push uniting the Greater Omaha Economic Development Partnership with the new Advance Southwest Iowa Corp. The coalition has a 31.4 million five year budget with a 2.2 million pledge from the Iowa West Foundation tied to Council Bluffs casino revenues.
Advocates urge changes to a state law that blocks city regulation of strip clubs. A 2013 Iowa House approval and Senate committee backing failed to reach the floor. State Senator Herman Quirmbach warned the bill could create 99 or more standards across counties and cities.
Matt Schultz has made voter identification a central issue as Iowa secretary of state. His proposals to require ID cards have stalled in the Senate amid Democratic opposition accusing the bills of aiming to disenfranchise voters. Curated by Gazette staff.
The Gazette in Cedar Rapids Iowa publishes daily from 501 Second Ave SE with a history dating to 1883. Subscriptions cost 7 per week 364 per year with out of state options 468 per year and delivery seven days. Postmaster address changes go to Gazette Co Inc P O Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406.
The Gazette reports ongoing local coverage across East Iowa including community events, school activities, and regional developments. Readers are kept informed on city happenings, public notices, and notable local figures shaping the area.
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