Bipartisan hopes fade over Iowa tax and worker rights push
Iowa Democrats warned Tuesday that bipartisan plans to reform the economy and tax system are deteriorating under a wave of Republican proposals. labor and environmental groups opposed a regulatory package advancing in the Senate, while leaders warned the session has shifted toward measures that divide voters and constrain workers rights. Senate leaders defended the process, citing a funnel deadline and claiming most bills can still be bipartisan as lawmakers push for changes to the states economic and social landscape.
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Marion
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Iverson
Iowa House OKs raise to 70 mph interstate limit
House Transportation Committee voted 11-8 to send a bill raising speed limits on interstates from 63 to 70 mph. Sponsor Rep. Boyd Chambers and supporters cite high in‑state speeds and potential alignment with neighboring states. Governor Vilsack and some lawmakers oppose due to concerns about traffic deaths. Senate resistance looms.
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Iowa
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Sioux City
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Sheldon
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Oregon
Tom Vilsack
Vilsack names Concannon and Hansen to Iowa health posts
Gov. Tom Vilsack named Kevin Concannon to head the Department of Human Services and Mary Mincer Hansen to lead the Department of Public Health. Concannon, 62, previously directed DHS in Maine and Oregon. Hansen, 35, is a Drake University nursing associate professor and public health researcher. Appointments require Senate confirmation.
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Iowa
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Rclive
State auditor questions new spending initiatives
Des Moines State auditor David Vaudt questions proposed fiscal 2004 budget plans tied to emergency, senior living, tobacco settlement endowment funds. He says trust fund repayments are needed and criticizes using 130 million from the funds to cover Medicaid and 30 million in transfers, highlighting broader concerns beyond dollar amounts.
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House Committee OKs Privacy Legislation
House committee passes privacy legislation as reported by James O Lynch. Niewsparr is listed as the byline in the report.
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Free medical clinics seek immunity bill in Iowa
The Iowa House Human Resources Committee approved House File 359 to grant immunity to free and low cost medical clinics, allowing them to devote more resources to clients. Volunteers such as physicians currently must maintain malpractice coverage, a costly burden for clinics.
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Sheasley
Bill taxing credit unions advances
State lawmakers push a measure to tax credit unions and raise revenue. The bill, authored by Assemblymember Adam Moris, would alter taxation rules for credit unions and set new rates or exemptions pending committee review. Opponents cite potential impacts on member services and cooperative funding.
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