Culver presses third party review of Wellmark rate hike
Iowa Governor Culver orders an 18 percent Wellmark premium increase stay for 80,000 policyholders until a third party actuary reviews whether the rise is justified. Insurance Commissioner Voss will oversee the delay as lawmakers seek data on rising costs and demographics.
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Branstad urges biennial budgets for Iowa state finances
Former Gov Terry Branstad proposes a two year budgeting cycle and a five year financial plan, arguing current practice uses one time money and shifted costs. Critics from both parties question past fiscal methods and the political viability of biennial budgets in Iowa.
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Public safety chief names new state fire marshal
Des Moines Raymond Reynolds, a 1996 DPS veteran and special agent in charge, was named state fire marshal by DPS Commissioner Eugene Meyer. He begins March 19 as Jim Kenkel retires. Reynolds led fire and arson investigations, joined the intelligence fusion center, and coordinated the law enforcement intelligence network. He plans to boost fire service outreach and a comprehensive prevention strategy.
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