Governor promises policy updates for Iowa Blind Commission
Gov. Robert D. Ray announced policies will guide improved operation and efficiency at the Iowa Commission for the Blind after a report from a special Ad Hoc Committee. Director John Taylor said written policies will address use of state equipment, facilities, employees, and affiliations, while terminating a 28E agreement with the National Federation of the Blind is under consideration.
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Lowans Split on abortion votes in Congress delegation
Congressional Quarterly summary shows area members split on key votes through June 16. Abortion funding language was rejected 198 to 212. a more restrictive measure passed, funding abortions only to save the mother. Other roll calls covered cuts to social programs, air bag funding, and labor law reform, with mixed support from Grassley, Harkin, Leach, Bedell, Blouin, and Smith.
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School delegates oppose competency tests in Iowa
Des Moines delegates from the Iowa Association of School Boards voted to oppose legislation requiring minimum competency tests for graduation. They argued testing must be meaningful, not too easy or too hard, and urged separate funding for transportation and limits on using sick leave for vacations.
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