Union questions lack of managers in Glenwood abuse cases
The Iowa state workers union questions why no supervisory staff were investigated after 12 Glenwood State Resource Center employees were fired or resigned amid allegations of abuse. DHS says investigations found no manager involvement, while actions like increased night supervision and retraining are under way at the southwest Iowa facility housing about 230 residents with intellectual disabilities.
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State Workers’ Union
Iowa
Mazie Stilwell
American Federation of State
Department of Human Services
Glenwood State Resource Center
Stilwell
Register
DHS
Amy McCoy
Glenwood
Terry Branstad
Iowa City to Hold Budget Work Sessions for FY18 Plan
City of Iowa City invites residents to two budget work sessions at City Hall on Saturday and Tuesday to review the FY18 plan that would lower the property tax rate to 16.33 per thousand. The meetings cover departmental requests and upcoming capital projects as the city forecasts total spending of 172.4 million with 55.8 million in the general fund.
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Iowa City
City Hall
Geoff Fruin
Coralville
Cedar Rapids
North Liberty
University of Iowa
Fruin
Dennis Bockenstedt
Iowa Dems Rally Against Pate Voter ID Plan
Iowa Democrats condemn Secretary of State Paul Pate's proposed voter ID and signature verification rules saying they will suppress turnout for older Iowans, people of color, and students. The plan includes free ID cards, electronic poll books, post election audits, and new deadlines for absentee ballots, with projected initial costs around 1 million dollars and ongoing annual costs.
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Iowa
Paul Pate
Jeff Danielson
Waterloo
Senate State Government Committee
Association
Pate
Tion
Online horse betting law in Iowa exposed at meeting
Iowa horse racing group chief urged the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission to curb unlicensed online wagering. Jon Moss said out-of-state advance-deposit wagering operators violate a 2011 law taxing online horse racing bets. He criticized lack of action by the commission and attorney general. Senator Jeff Danielson questioned criminal inquiries and Miller's response.
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Waterloo
Iowa
Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission
Jon Moss
Iowa Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association
the Isle Casino
Moss
Commission
Jeff Lamberti
Jeff Danielson
Tom Miller
Miller
Danielson
Consumer Protection Division
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