Ed Thomas bill among those in consideration
Des Moines Bureau James Q. Lynch reports on Iowa lawmakers facing the Legislature’s self-imposed second tunnel deadline for bills to clear one chamber and a committee in the other. House and Senate leaders comment on session progress amid focus on budget and government reorganiza tion.
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Des Moines
Iowa
House
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Senate
Mike Gronstal
Council Bluffs
House Judiciary Committee
Iowa Legislature Looks At Domestic Assault and Bills
Lawmakers refined a domestic assault measure and a hospital disclosure bill amid debate over HIPAA rules. The Thomas case charged Ed Thomas and his widow attended a committee vote that sent the bill to the House. Lawmakers plan to keep other labor and gaming issues alive before March 31 adjournment.
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Greg Boattenhamer
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House
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Hiawatha
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Capitol Digest Roundup on Tax Refund Delay and Appointments
State Senate committee advances a bill delaying income tax refunds by 30 days to improve cash flow, saving about 1 million over two years. Gov Culver reappoints three department directors effective May 1. Irish Fest returns March 17 at the State Historical Building with food, music and workshops. Rep Zirkelbach quips about Dutch letters and a kiss from the Tulip Queen.
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Des Moines
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D-Monticello
Pat Murphy
D-Dubuque
Culver urges four new Iowa casino licenses to boost jobs
Iowa regulators weigh more than Culver’s plea as they evaluate four proposed casino projects in Lyon Tama Wapello and Webster counties. Officials will review criteria including economic development while considering potential cannibalization of existing casinos with hearings set for April and a decision anticipated in May.
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Des Moines
Iowa
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Culver
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Tama
Wapello
Webster
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Cedar Rapids
Seyfer
Paul Hayes
Urbandale
Andrea Rivera-Harrison
Des
Moines
Iowans warned to be ready for spring flooding risk
Des Moines bureau reports Gov. Chet Culver and state leaders urged Iowans to prepare for potential spring floods as snowmelt and ice jams swell rivers. They launched a flood insurance and preparedness campaign noting 15 360 policies in effect and recalling the 2008 disaster.
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