Iowa House Bars Local Regulation of Genetically Engineered Seed
The Iowa House voted 70 to 27 to bar local governments from regulating genetically modified crops, aiming to solidify state authority over seed policy. Rep. Sandy Greiner said the measure protects farmers and aligns with state control of pesticides and water quality. The bill moves to the Senate for consideration.
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Governors oversee regional governance plans for Iowa cities
Gov. Tom Vilsack backs a regional governance concept allowing communities to form around college districts or Council of Government regions. Regions would set goals, shared revenue models, and voter approval required by 2009 with a potential financial drop dead date for nonparticipants.
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Vilsack urges action on growth education and health care
Gov. Tom Vilsack urged Iowa lawmakers to back growth, education, and health care expansion in the 81st General Assembly. He called the coming weeks a historic opportunity and supported the Iowa Values Fund for tax credits and growth, while aiming to expand preschool and curb meth production before adjournment.
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