GOP push for early debate on Iowa gambling expansion
House Republican leaders pledge an orderly discussion on expanding gambling in Iowa with subcommittee hearings and public input. Speaker Christopher Rants says floor debate could come by mid February as counties push referendums and the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission notes limited room for licenses.
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Treatment program aims to reform Iowa sex offenders at Mount Pleasant
In Mount Pleasant Correctional Facility 304 adult prisoners receive full-time psychological treatment for sex offenses. Inmates work on homework and face priority admittance if they are among Iowa’s worst offenders or near release, with a 18 to 24 month stay before potential registry exposure.
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Iowa
Iowa Sex Offender Registry
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Iowa faces hotter, stormier climate by 2100 study says
The Union of Concerned Scientists warns Iowa summers could rise up to 22 degrees, with more heat waves and severe storms if fossil fuels stay dominant. The report urges boosting renewable energy to 20 percent by 2020, notes shifts in precipitation, longer growing seasons, and potential livestock impacts.
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Mississippi
Union of Concerned Scientists
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National Center For Atmospheric Research
Boulder
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Iowa and Minnesota court new plant deal pitched
Economic development officials from Iowa and Minnesota urged Iowa Turkey Products to rebuild in their state after the Postville plant burned on December 20. Mike Blouin highlighted Iowa tax advantages as Sen. Mark Zieman backed the proposal, emphasizing the total value of the plan.
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Minnesota
Turkey Products
Iowa Turkey Products
Postville
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Northfield
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Mark Zieman
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Postville Turkey Plant Fire Triggers Rebuild Talks
The Iowa Turkey Products plant in Postville burned Dec 20, leaving about 350 workers out. Iowa and Minnesota offered incentives to restart the plant including a forgivable loan up to 2 million, tax credits up to 1.5 million, a 12 year tax exemption, and a sales tax refund on construction materials.
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Bush to seek temporary legal status for undocumented workers
President Bush will propose a three year temporary worker program granting legal status to millions of undocumented workers and their families in the United States. The plan would be open to current entrants and future foreigners, renewals to be determined. The move follows business pressure for more liberal immigration rules amid labor shortages and political considerations surrounding Latino voters.
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Bush proposes three year work status program for foreigners
President Bush calls for a renewable three year work status for foreigners and undocumented workers at employers request. The plan pairs willing foreign workers with employers when Americans are unavailable for key jobs ahead of the November elections. Conservatives oppose loosening immigration rules and predict rapid opposition. About 8 million undocumented people, roughly half from Mexico, would qualify.
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