Iowa proposes disaster response pilot project in federal system
James Q. Lynch reports Des Moines officials including Rebuild Iowa Office head Ron Dardis urge a pilot program to re engineering federal disaster response. They seek waivers to speed home rebuilding such as lead paint inspections by volunteers while awaiting funds, noting past floods and tornadoes. The idea aims to reduce red tape and improve coordination with local communities and agencies.
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James Q. Lynch
Dés Moines
Des Moines
Iowa
Mah Geri
Ron Dardis
Ment
Shaun Donovan
Dardis
Rebuild
Agen
Donovan
New York
Iowa GOP opposes national popular vote pledge plan
GOP leaders and Iowa Republicans urge the Legislature to keep Iowa relevant by rejecting a Democratic plan to pledge electors to the national popular vote winner. Democrats Culver Mauro and Senate Leader Gronstal warn such a change could harm Iowa’s battleground status and presidential influence. Critics argue the national pact would dilute Iowa’s voice and invite candidates to focus on larger states.
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James ‘Q. Lyrich
Des Moinés
Bureau
Des Moines
Iowa
Republican Party of
Matt Strawn
Democratic Party
Senate
Mike Gronstal
Council Bluffs
Gov
Culver
United States
Troy Price
Pennsylvania Avenue
Mauro
Strawn
Metro
National
Gronstal
Craig Schoenfeld
GOP
James.lynch
Gazcomm
IPERS to pursue recovery of frozen assets from brokers
Iowa public employees retirement system leaders told lawmakers they will aggressively pursue recovery of assets frozen after federal regulators halted two brokers amid a $1.8 billion investment scheme. IPERS reported $18.3 billion in assets and said monthly retiree payments remain unaffected.
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Rod Boshart
Des Moines Bureau
Des Moines
Iowa
Donna Mueller
Iowa Public Employees
Ruto
Karl Koch
IPERS
Westridge Capital Management
New York
Austridge
Hareesi
Westridge
WG Trading
Indiana
Mueller
Senators push to expand distracted driving statute in Iowa
Iowa lawmakers open Senate Study Bill 1217 to expand careless driving to include driving while distracted with a 25 dollar fine. The proposal lists activities from texting and phone use to eating, grooming, and interacting with passengers as potentially hazardous. Opponents call the language too broad while supporters seek a broader framework beyond individual acts.
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Rod Boshart
Des Moines Bureau
Des Moines
Steven Sadders
D-State
Cen
Iter
Marshall County
Senate
Steve Kettering
Lake View
Ing
Mark Smith
State Public Defender’s Office
Sodders
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