Branstad Joins Health Care Suit Against ACA Challenge
Gov. Terry Branstad signed Iowa onto a Florida lawsuit seeking to overturn the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Iowa joins 27 states arguing the law is unconstitutional, despite opposition from AG Tom Miller who questions Branstad’s authority to act. Other signatories include Kansas and Maine.
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Iowans urge wiser state spending at public hearing
In Des Moines about 94 speakers pressed lawmakers to tax and spend wisely, backing House File 45 to cut nearly 505 million dollars over three years and set aside 327 million for taxpayer relief. Critics warned preschool cuts hurt learning while supporters urged fairness and targeted corporate reform.
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Des Moines
Chambers
Chris Bern
Iowa State Education Association
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Iowa
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Pro life Republicans seek bipartisanship on late term abortion bill
In Des Moines House Republicans back HF 5 to ban abortions after 20 weeks with exceptions for emergencies. Democrat Rep Beth Wessel-Krochell questions the bill’s aims and science, while Rep Matt Windschitl says room exists for middle ground though narrow. Senate chair Amanda Ragan leaves door open for review if House passes the measure.
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Missouri Valley
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Mason City
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Capitol Digest: Iowa Rebuild Office to Sunset This Summer
Gov. Reynolds will preside over the June 30 sunset of the Rebuild Iowa Office as flood relief transitions to the Homeland Security and emergency management, ensuring victims' needs are met. Branstad notes transitional duties while the office winds down this summer. Senate President Kibbie voices support for daily Pledge of Allegiance at sessions.
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Kim Reynolds
Department of Homeland Security
Office of Emergency Management
Terry Branstad
Reynolds
Senate
Jack Kibbie
D-Emmetsburg
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