Regents adopt funding change tied to enrollment
The Iowa Regents approve a revision making sixty percent of state allocated higher education funds dependent on resident enrollment. The shift sets a new basis for distributing state support among universities and colleges in the system.
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California Chrome Draws Post At Belmont Stakes
The Belmont Stakes spot assignment leaves California Chrome with a less favorable post position. The article notes the impact on race strategy and potential implications for the favorite as the field prepares for the big race.
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Iowa No Action on Juvenile Homicide Sentencing Sparks Uncertainty
Worries rise over lack of legislative action to clarify Iowa sentencing law for juveniles convicted of homicide. Judges may diverge in punishments, risking more legal challenges and distress for families of murder victims. The state remains in judicial limbo after the U S Supreme Court ruled life without parole for youths was unconstitutional and retroactive, with no prompt legislative fix. Governor Branstad previously commuted 38 such life terms to 60 years.
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Advance care planning reimbursement under review
Washington considers paying doctors for discussing advance care planning with Medicare patients and families including living wills and end of life options. The AMA will propose payment guidelines as a regulatory step reexamines a previously debated ACA provision tied to end of life care.
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Linn County backs Prospect Meadows ball field project
Linn County Supervisors extend the start deadline for the 11 million Prospect Meadows ball field complex to year end and affirm county support. The panel also approves continued county crop payments on the project site, totaling about 150000 over three years, with leaders forecasting successful development.
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Hatch May Name Running Mate Next Week
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jack Hatch, a 22 year Iowa legislator from Des Moines, eyes an Eastern Iowa woman as running mate. He aims for a lieutenant governor who can unite factions and push toward a middle ground, and hopes to decide next week.
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