Iowa set to roll out two year voter ID plan
Secretary of State Matt Schultz proposes a two year rollout of a voter identification requirement with a photo ID for voting except when identity is attested by someone with ID. The plan aims to include student IDs and cost under 2011 estimates while seeking bipartisan support.
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Iowa lawmakers eye DOT DPS merger for efficiency and safety
Branstad administration officials say a combined motor-vehicle enforcement unit under DOT and DPS could save 5.3 million. A common emblem and similar vehicle coloring are planned. a formal merger proposal is not expected before 2013.
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Iowa Senator urges debate on medical marijuana
Sen Gene Fraise a longtime Iowa Democrat and chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee urges lawmakers to consider a medical marijuana bill. He says discussion could educate peers amid resistance from law enforcement and election year politics while highlighting patient relief stories and past pharmacy board recommendations.
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Iowa House approves 1.3 million for Guard education aid
The Iowa House passed Senate File 2007 by 96-0 funding a 1.3 million supplemental appropriation for the National Guard Education Assistance program. It covers about 90 percent of tuition at Iowa colleges for returning service members, with funds to be carried forward.
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