Iowa Supreme Court voids 72 hour abortion waiting period
The Iowa Supreme Court ruled the 72 hour waiting period before an abortion violates the Iowa Constitution equal protection clause. Chief Justice Mark Cady stated the decision reflects ongoing societal debate while allowing reasonable regulation of abortion rights. Gov. Reynolds called the ruling disappointing and tied it to a separate 2017 heartbeat law.
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UI Stead Family Hospital billing dispute with contractors escalates
In court papers made public Friday an attorney for Modern Piping argues UI Health Care is delaying payments amid a budget crisis for the Stead Family Children’s Hospital. The hospital project vastly overran its 2015 opening plan and budget.
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Cedar Rapids to host Iowa's second medical marijuana plant
Iowa Relief LLC, a subsidiary of Acreage Holdings, will create a manufacturing facility at 1420 26th Ave. Ct. SW in Cedar Rapids, adding about 21 high quality jobs. The license marks Cedar Rapids as the state's second licensed manufacturing site alongside MedPharm Town in Des Moines.
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