Pate proposes Iowa voter ID law and upgrade plan
Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate outlined a $1 million statewide election security upgrade to use electronic poll books and require voter ID. He said changes may not take effect until 2020 unless fast tracked for 2018, stressing the goal to protect election integrity while keeping voting accessible.
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Officials confirm to senators Russia's campaign meddling
The nation's top intelligence official testified to Congress that Russia's 2016 meddling extended beyond hacking to disinformation and fake news and that the effort continues. Director James Clapper said Russia would exploit any fissure in the American fabric in testimony before the Senate.
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Legislative Preview Forcing Annual Union Votes In Iowa
DES MOINES Iowa eyes major bargaining changes for state troopers prison staff and teachers The plan would require public employee unions to hold annual certification votes similar to Wisconsin 2011 reforms Gov Branstad cites Wisconsin experience showing sizable union member declines Tammy Wawre president of the Iowa State Education Association represents over 34000 teachers noting concerns
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Iowa
Wisconsin
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Terry Branstad
Tammy Wawre
Iowa State Education Association
Senator Hogg urges Iowans to oppose GOP agenda
Sen. Rob Hogg of Cedar Rapids appeals to readers in a 3A Opinion column to oppose the GOP legislative program, urging residents across Iowa to push back on proposed bills and policies. The piece appears on page 3A with continuation on page 9A.
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Open Government Iowa eyes easier access to vital records
Iowa may ease access to vital records by allowing uncertified copies via phone, mail, or email and permitting cellphone photos. Changes stem from privacy concerns and a Coralville lawyer's complaint that public records should be freely viewable.
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Coralville
Allen Welsh
Rebecca F. Miller
Johnson County
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