Iowa lawmakers resume unprecedented session amid COVID measures
Lawmakers return to the Iowa Capitol under unusual conditions with protective gear and distancing as they resume the 2020 session after a pause in March due to coronavirus restrictions imposed by Gov. Kim Reynolds.
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Lawmakers approve modest medical cannabis expansion and COVID rules
Iowa lawmakers return to the Capitol amid a cautious resumption with livestreamed committee meetings, temperature checks, and mask options under Reynolds and public health guidance. GOP leaders place sanitizing stations and urge social distancing as staff, lobbyists, and media observe a surreal session.
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Greenfield vows health care focus in Ernst race
Iowa Democratic U S Senate nominee Theresa Greenfield says the campaign will center on health care and campaign finance as she defeats four Democrats in the primary. She notes Democratic energy and a grassroots push as she moves toward the November general election to unseat Republican Senator Joni Ernst. Democratic registration gains indicate growing appetite for change among Iowans.
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More officers charged in Minneapolis death
The Associated Press reports additional officers are charged in connection with a death in Minneapolis. Details on charges, parties involved, and potential outcomes remain developing as the case progresses through legal channels.
Prosecutors Charge Three More Officers in Floyd Case
Prosecutors bring charges against three more police officers in the George Floyd death. Derek Chauvin remains charged with second degree murder for the kneeling incident. The other officers face aiding and abetting murder or manslaughter charges.
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Hospitals need aid to avoid closures in Iowa
The Gazette reports Iowa hospitals face multiyear financial losses from the COVID19 downturn. A Clifton Larson Allen analysis for the Iowa Hospital Association projects coronavirus costs from 975 million to 1.26 billion through June, with hospitals largely operating in the red after a 395 percent decline in margins from March to April.
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World Health Organization guidance on handling newspapers
The World Health Organization says newspapers are safe to handle during the COVID 18 pandemic. The Gazette notes extra precautions at printing and distribution facilities including gloves and frequent cleaning. A digital edition is available at thegazette.com via Green Gazette.
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