No rush to expand Iowa Lottery online options
The Gazette editorial urges caution as the Iowa Lottery studies new delivery tech but resists immediate online play. It recalls TouchPlay lessons, urges legislative buy in, and favors safeguards and limits to avoid accelerating problem gambling while remaining profitable.
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Letter writers urge restraint on wind subsidies and debt
A set of letters critiques wind power subsidies totaling 12 billion dollars and links subsidies to national debt. Authors argue the wind subsidy per turbine is high and stress debt ceiling risks. They urge Congress to resolve fiscal fights promptly and warn against repeating past credit-rating declines.
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Learn Spanish or lose Hispanics the GOP’s future
Kathleen Parker argues the GOP must connect with Latino voters by embracing language and culture, not just policy. She notes 31 Hispanic members in Congress, mostly Democrats, and warns losing the Hispanic vote jeopardizes the party’s future. The piece urges genuine engagement and respect.
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Iowa lawmakers weigh tax cuts and poverty fix to build skilled workforce
State Senator Joe Bolkcom warns of a looming skills gap as tax relief and credits target job growth. Democrats push for Earned Income Tax Credit boosts, higher low income filing thresholds, and more funding for community colleges to expand basic adult education and workforce training.
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