Iowa troopers deployed to Texas draw pay debate
The Gazette critiques Iowa State Patrol deployment to the Texas border as a shell game over who funds the mission. It argues Iowa taxpayers may bear the full cost, with Texas officials hinting none, while details of duties remain undisclosed. The piece frames it as a political stunt affecting rural enforcement and road safety funding.
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Texas
Arizona
Reynolds
U.s.-Mexico
Kim Reynolds
Texas Monthly
Iowa families gain monthly Child Tax Credit payments
Amy Adams of St. Lucas praises the American Rescue Plan providing July to December 2021 monthly Child Tax Credit payments for Iowa families. She notes 669000 Iowa children under 18 qualify and 48000 could rise above poverty with the credit expansion, urging bipartisan support for permanency.
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Joe Biden
Iowa
Amy Adams
St. Lucas
Star Parker on Poverty Politics and Senate Filibuster
Star Parker argues the Poor People’s Campaign distorts poverty causes while urging action on a $15 minimum wage and voting rights. She contends the Senate filibuster protects minority interests and criticizes HR 1 for expanding federal influence on elections and political speech.
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U.S. Senate
William Barber II
Barber
Federal Election Commission
Dorman critiques Iowa farming culture and water policy
An Iowa writer reflecting on farmers, academics, and politicians, detailing pushback over critiques of farm pollution. He argues water quality worsens from agricultural runoff, notes a culture of denial, cites legal threats and calls for reforms like reduced fertilizer use and digitized manure plans.
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