Linn County minimum wage proposal heads to supervisors
Linn County working group recommends an $8.25 minimum wage, a $1 above state and federal levels, to the county board after its third meeting. Five abstained, supervisors Rogers and Hauser voted no to keep options open. Cedar Rapids Mayor Corbett supported $8.25. Officials note statewide action may follow as Johnson and Polk counties explore boosts.
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Trump fires campaign manager Corey Lewandowski
Donald Trump dismissed campaign manager Corey Lewandowski amid clashes over general election strategy. Paul Manafort takes over as manager while Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner urged the change. Lewandowski said Trump is a great candidate and denied family tensions.
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British man jailed after Las Vegas Trump rally bid
Michael Steven Sandford, 19, a British national, was arrested at Treasure Island in Las Vegas after attempting to wrestle a gun from a police officer at a Trump rally. Court papers show he told investigators he aimed to kill the candidate. Separately, Free the Delegates says nearly 400 GOP delegates back its bid to curb Trump at the convention.
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Branstad sees Trump shake up as shift toward general election
Iowa Governor Terry Branstad says the firing of Trump campaign chair signals a retooling for the fall vote. He confirms his son Eric may join as Iowa chair, though not official, and expects professional campaign help and a stronger grass roots in Iowa. Branstad notes Trump has endured prior losses and should not be counted out.
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