AARP Leads Iowa Utility Deregulation Opposition
A coalition led by AARP urged Iowa lawmakers to defeat House File 2530, arguing deregulation would raise electric costs for seniors and threaten rural service. Gov Vilsack noted risks of inaction and federal subsidy expiry, while lawmakers defended consumer protections during transition.
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Iowa Senate expands abortion data collection in push for prevention
Senate File 2367 clears 34 14 authorizing the Iowa Department of Public Health to collect confidential abortion data by counties and procedures used. The change allows more frequent reporting and removes city zip code ancestry and provider details. 7 324 abortions were recorded in 1998 with 1999 data due in April as deadlines loom.
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GOP backs tougher animal abuse law in Senate
In Des Moines Republicans press a bill to make animal torture a felony on a second offense with penalties up to five years in prison and a $7500 fine. First offenses remain misdemeanors, with required counseling. Democrats seek consistency with domestic abuse penalties and more compromise.
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Vilsack presses GOP for budget details in Iowa fight
Governor Tom Vilsack pressed Republicans for a line by line fiscal 2001 plan while Democrats warned of a budget meltdown if public safety funds fall short. The dispute centers on nearly 4.9 million from the general fund and funding for corrections and justice agencies ahead of adjournment.
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