Branstad plan to cut abortions faces opposition in Iowa editorial
The Gazette argues against a Republican bill to strip funding from abortion providers, urging lawmakers to support existing family planning efforts. It notes Iowa abortions fell to under 4,000 in 2015 from nearly 7,000 in 2007 while birth rates stayed steady, and warns funding shifts could reduce contraceptive access and prenatal care. It cites telemedicine gains and cautions against new bureaucracy amid scarce resources and potential federal policy changes.
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Community letters urge adequate funding for rural schools
A 2015 16 budget clash led to multi district cuts with agriculture engineering and technology halved. Vetoing a 55 7 million one time fund delayed despite calls for equal and unique opportunities for students to prepare for the future workforce.
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President-elect faces volatile election aftermath and voter ID debate
Norbert B Hemesath and Sheila Dalton critique the notional election cycle and the push for voter ID funds. They note the unsettled national mood with a populist rise, party maneuvers, and the departure of key figures while urging focus on education funding.
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Black communities face crime and calls for self-help
FBI figures show 2015 homicides at 15,696 with about 8,100 black victims and over 90 percent of offenders being black. The column argues liberal policies blame poverty for crime, notes displacement of shops and services, and urges solutions led by Black communities rather than politicians.
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Branstad’s Final State Address Falls Short of Expectation
The article critiques Kirk Branstad’s final State of the State address as underwhelming. It notes strong moments on Bloomfield Waterloo and Woodbine, but highlights vague calls for reform, no clear water quality plan, and limited praise for Lt. Gov. Reynolds. It reports on the pointed reaction to the distracted driving issue and references his future move to the U.S. Embassy in China.
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