Health care gains fade as coverage slips under politics
Gallup data show health care gains from the Affordable Care Act eroding amid political fights led by the Trump administration. Enrollment rose 2013 to 2017 but declines are evident in groups like young adults and low income households. Analysts warn the 2019 individual mandate repeal could push uninsured rates higher.
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Iowa Lottery Draws And Jackpot Update
Iowa Lottery results show Pick 3 Midday 4 7 6 and Pick 3 Evening 9 6 1. Pick 4 Midday 8 4 9 3 and Pick 4 Evening 0 8 4 3. Mega Millions numbers 3 11 23 29 59 with Mega Ball 18. Jackpot estimated at 50 million dollars.
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Iowa auditor launches video to curb city fraud risk
Iowa Auditor Mary Mosiman releases a seven minute training video for new city council members outlining fiduciary duties and the need to verify public purposes for expenditures. The effort aims to improve oversight, transparency, and accountability as fraud reports rise nationwide and in towns.
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IPERS could shift to in house investment management
Iowa lawmakers heard IPERS leaders say in house management of the 30 billion dollar public employee retirement fund could save millions annually but would need significant startup cash and legislative changes. They stressed the Investment Board would gain authority to hire fire and set pay, while private firms compete for talent.
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Omaha man pleads guilty to threats against Sen Joni Ernst
Robert W. Simet, 64, of Nebraska, admitted making alarming threats against U S Senator Joni Ernst at a Pacific Junction motorcycle shop last July. The case traces to Loess Hills Harley-Davidson employees and an FBI probe leading to his home. Sentencing set for May 23 with release conditions pending.
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