Budget gridlock looms as Iowa lawmakers clash over new money
Iowa Democrats and Republicans begin a 100 day session about 127 million apart while crafting a 7 billion budget. Revenue estimates show 7.33 billion available for the coming year and 99 percent spending limit prompts tight talks. Gronstal emphasizes long term needs in education and health services as GOP pushes restraint and defunding Planned Parenthood remains a partisan flashpoint.
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Iowa 2016 legislative issues preview from The Gazette
The Gazette previews the 2016 session with topics to be discussed in Des Moines this week. Highlights include Medicaid reform tax policy water quality public safety transportation traffic cameras the budget medical marijuana minimum wage and education funding as Gov Branstad plays a role.
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Police warn of fake one hundred dollar bills in circulation
Cedar Rapids police report collecting over 3000 in counterfeit hundred dollar bills in the last week. Authorities urge businesses and the public to inspect notes for red and blue fibers, a watermark, and feel as well as using counterfeit detector pens. Iowa City police echoed warnings after similar incidents, asking to contact police if fake currency is encountered.
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Oregon Standoff Draws Paiute Critique Of Tactics
Burns Paiute leaders criticized the Oregon wildlife refuge takedown, saying land rights disputes exist but gun protest is wrong. They stressed a long, lawful approach rather than armed occupation, and called for residents to be left in peace as federal land debates persist.
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