Iowa Senate approves parole to nursing home for terminally ill inmates
The Iowa Senate passed House File 2150 49 to 0 allowing terminally ill or chronically infirm inmates to serve parole in nursing homes or health care facilities. Lawmakers say it could save millions, with follow up exams to prevent misuse and applies to inmates ages 19 to 86, including some murderers serving life terms.
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Lawmakers mull private facility for inmates near Iowa City
Rep Lance Horbach proposes sending inmates to a privately run nursing facility near Iowa City for proximity to University Hospitals and the Iowa Medical and Appliance Center at Oakdale. The bill advances to the House for consideration. Contact James Lynch at 319 398 8375.
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Iowa budget clash over revenue growth and campus funding
Governor Vilsack and GOP leaders spar over a 2.3 percent general fund increase. Vilsack warns underfunded credits risk higher taxes and strained bond ratings while pushing revenue boosts from sales tax and cigarette tax. Republicans favor using one time funds totaling about 300 million to cover core programs and avoid tax or fee hikes.
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Vilsack Questions Reading Mandate for Third Graders
Iowa Governor Tom Vilsack voices serious concerns about a Republican backed mandate to halt third grade promotions for students more than a year behind in reading. He warns of unfunded costs and possible chaos, noting a preliminary $8 million price tag and urging alternatives like smaller class sizes and targeted reading programs.
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Iowa Senate backs child endangerment bill amid meth risks
Iowa senators approved House File 2150 to criminalize child endangerment when meth is manufactured with children present. The bill, sponsored by Rep Kraig Paulsen, passed 48 to 0 and moves back to the House after language changes. HF 2150 earlier cleared the House 99 to 0.
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Counties Seek Casinos Testimony At Public Hearing
Iowa counties Worth, Wapello, Black Hawk, Franklin, and Palo Alto sent representatives to Des Moines to urge amending a House bill to end the moratorium on new riverboat casinos. Webster County also pressed for change ahead of a Tuesday March 23 referendum. Officials say new casinos would lure tourists and spur business, while opponents seek alternative economic development funding.
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