Lawmakers should keep forward funding for Iowa schools
The Gazette editors urge lawmakers to follow the 1995 forward funding law that requires 18 month budgeting for K-12 education. They contend repeal would waste a proven planning tool as revenue forecasts vary and two year budgeting is already praised.
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Climate science letters discuss AMOC shutdown and extreme weather
A reader notes that warming could trigger AMOC shutdown leading to more extreme weather regardless of warming or cooling trends. The letter cites The Washington Post and a Creighton Univ talk by Dr. James Hansen, linking ice ages to global warming and AMOC changes.
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Rod Blum Criticized for Campaign Pledge in Early Session
James Beranek reports from Eastern Iowa that Rep. Rod Blum voted against protections for children's health in his first week in Congress. The piece argues his actions contradict the pledge to be "Working for you" by opposing limits on air pollution and nuclear safety safeguards.
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Subway lingo guide from Lenore Skenazy parodies NYC travel
A spoof glossary by Lenore Skenazy lists subway terms like hand shame kinky-pinky hangry birds and blobstacle with humorous definitions. It lampoons commuter behavior while noting the columnist’s syndicated status and contact channel.
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Debated abortion policy in Iowa spurs health and funding clash
Iowa Right to Life blames contraception for abortions, citing baby pictures and urging limits on public funding. Data show declines in abortion and teen births as access to long term contraception rose, sparking a fight over policy, funding, and a proposed definition of pregnancy beginning at conception.
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