Branstad kicks off bid for sixth term in Iowa
The 2010 winner Terry Branstad launches his re election campaign in West Des Moines at the Hy Vee Conference Center claiming a record of budget reforms education gains and 130000 jobs created. Democratic challenger Jack Hatch faulted him for missed opportunities and misleading promises. Branstad aims to build a future with tax relief more STEM jobs and smaller government while maintaining strong poll leads.
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Iowa Juvenile Home in Toledo to lay off most staff
The Iowa Juvenile Home in Toledo ends operations with 93 staff members laid off effective today after most workers left Tuesday. Six employees moved to other state jobs, five retired, seven stay for upkeep, and security remains provided by Iowa State Patrol as needed.
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Congress delays flood insurance rate increases in spending bill
The $1 trillion omnibus stops a nine month delay for many flood policy hikes under Biggert Waters reform. It aims to fund an affordability study and map reevaluation before future premiums rise, affecting about a million homeowners.
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