Traffic cameras urged to stay on I 380 for safety
Wade Wagner argues against removing the interstate speed cameras on I 380 in Cedar Rapids. He cites safety gains, fewer injuries, and lower costs, urging state Sen. Brad Zaun to oppose the move and hire 100 more troopers instead. Wagner notes his long local ties and personal safety observations on the corridor.
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Brad Zaun
Urbandale
Interstate 380
Iowa Department of Transportation
Old Highway
Sion
Cedar Rapids
Sen
Zaun
Iowa
Open Letter Urges Careful ACA Replacement Action
Elizabeth Buckeridge Marion writes to U S Rep Rod Blum and Senators Joni Ernst Chuck Grassley warning that a sudden repeal or defunding of the Affordable Care Act could plunge millions of policyholders into a health care vacuum. She notes personal ineligibility for Medicaid or Medicare and urges a professional, common sense replacement before any legislation. She emphasizes upcoming 2018 elections and requests a response.
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U.S
Rod Blum
Joni Ernst
Chuck Grassley
ACA
Elizabeth Buckeridge
Marion
Voter Fraud Debate in Iowa Over $1 Million Plan
Rex Clemmensen argues against Secretary of State Paul Pate’s plan to spend a million dollars to combat voter fraud, noting only one duplicate vote occurred in the last election. He mocks the proposal as solving a non existent problem and proposes a Martian impersonation scenario with urine tests.
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Iowa
Paul Pate
Pate
Trump double standards on Obama and Russia noted
Kathleen Parker argues the Trump stance reveals a selective standard on Obama birth and Islam, while ignoring Russia’s cyberattacks. She notes lingering Obama doubts and contrasts Bush mosque visit with Trump’s approach, asking why Trump may dismiss evidence as faulty intelligence.
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Obama
Water quality takes center stage at Iowa 2017 session opening
Iowa lawmakers spotlight water quality as a priority though with a mixed outlook. Senate and House leaders label impaired waters a real problem while budget constraints and partisan dynamics may dampen progress. Potential tools include a broader coalition on a water trust fund and notes on political risk from Des Moines Water Works emissions.
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Statehouse
Senate
Rob Hogg
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Rotunda
Chris Hagenow
Windsor Heights
Hagenow
Terry Branstad
Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation Trust Fund
Des Moines Water Works
Water Works Board
Kim Reynolds
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