Fewer Iowans uninsured but problem not solved study says
A Health Systems Research Inc study for a legislative task force finds about 220000 Iowa residents lack any health coverage. Lawmakers say revised survey questions explain the drop from 345000 and caution the issue remains.
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Health Systems Research Inc
Tom Fey
D-Davenport
Iowa House Approves Ethanol Center at University of Iowa
The Iowa House 97 0 approved a bill to establish an ethanol technology research center at the University of Iowa and form a consortium with Iowa State University to study non grain ethanol sources. The center would plan increasing ethanol powered vehicles in the state motor pool and advance renewable fuel development.
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University of Iowa
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D-Columbus Junction
Iowa State University
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Bingo Change OK'd in Iowa Senate
The Iowa Senate approved a measure 32-13 allowing non profit bingo operators to keep 35 percent of net receipts for operating costs 10 percent more than now and lowering the charity requirement from 75 to 65 percent.
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Iowa governors cool to Late Night invitation
Iowa officials say they have not pursued or even reviewed David Letterman’s request for 30 second state video submissions. Branstad press secretary Richard Vohs said the letter arrived before the National Governors Association meeting and received little consideration. Governors remain wary of Letterman’s potential to mock states.
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Terry Branstad
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Baxter seeks re election for Iowa Secretary of State
Elaine Baxter announced at a Statehouse news conference that she will run for a second four year term as Iowa Secretary of State. She cited streamlined voter registration and easier business filings as accomplishments and said a large public private registration drive is planned.
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Elaine Baxter
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Statehouse
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State Department of Human Rights
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Michael Dukakis
Iowa House
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