Hearings Begin on Future of TouchPlay Machines in Iowa
A House subcommittee led by Rep. Jeff Elgin will start three hearings on the Iowa Lottery TouchPlay machines. The panel will assess legality and potential legislative intent, hearing from Lottery officials, gaming groups, and opponents. Senators meanwhile see no rush to action.
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GOP senators seek limits on eminent domain use in Iowa
A group of Senate Republicans backed a bill to curb private economic development taken via condemnation, requiring a public use standard and shifting burden to cities to prove property is dilapidated or unsafe. Democrats warn to balance rights with growth, while opponents question the need for change.
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