Flood bill gains committee approval for Cedar Rapids plan
The House Appropriations Committee approved a sales tax based flood mitigation plan 21 to 4 aimed at funding Cedar Rapids flood walls and other protections. The measure creates a 10 year program, cap of 30 million annually, with up to 15 million per community to match local and federal funds.
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Senate approves expanded DNA sample requirement in Iowa
The Iowa Senate approved a bill 33-16 to require DNA samples from most aggravated misdemeanor offenders, to be stored in a state database. The measure, set to take effect July 1 2013, excludes some offenses and faces a House review.
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McNugget resembling Washington sells for 8100 online
Rebekah Speight of Dakota City Nebraska sold a three year old Chicken McNugget that resembles President George Washington for 8100 on eBay. The proceeds will fund a Sioux City church drive to send 50 children to summer camp. The item was pulled briefly by eBay for expired food rules before the seller received an email about exceptions.
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Capitol Digest prompts no action on gun bills in session
A Senate committee leader said two gun related measures likely will not advance this session. Sen. Eugene Fraise warned the House bills on gun rights constitutional amendment and self defense use may miss muster before the March 16 deadline. The piece notes Fraise’s planned retirement in 2012 and urges focus on education budgets.
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D-Fort Madison
Senate Judiciary Committee
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