Branstad seeks reinsertion of 5 million broadband grant
Iowa Governor Branstad pushes to restore a 5 million broadband expansion grant in the state plan. Committees tweaked the bill keeping private investment incentives while allowing use of federal or state funds. Lawmakers say budget constraints may delay funding though Branstad vows to push for faster rural internet access.
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Highway 20 expansion taps gas tax funds in Iowa plan
Iowa leaders plan to use most of early gas tax proceeds for central and western Iowa, fast tracking Highway 20 expansion northwestern Iowa. DOT says the project, not in the five year plan, has ready work and could cost over 200 million with a three year completion. The amendment also funds land purchase in Ida County, I-680 and I-80/I-35 pavement work, and I-80 interchange in Iowa County.
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Pottawattamie
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Cedar Rapids
Rose
Des Moines
Benton County
Counseling bill hits home for Iowa freshman senator Kinney
Freshman Iowa state senator Kevin Kinney, an Oxford Democrat and former Johnson County investigator, guided a bill passing 4 9 0 that would shield confidential counseling between first responders and counselors. Kinney cited his role at the Jesera Gage case and the need for peer support. The session also approved a separate measure to join the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact to ease physician licensing across states.
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Iowa
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Mason City
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