Iowa approves strict anti meth bill to curb labs and meth access
The Iowa Legislature backed a compromise to restrict pseudoephedrine and require most meth precursors to be sold through pharmacies. Consumers must log identifications and signatures, while retailers must secure chemicals. the law preempts local rules and aims to cut clandestine labs by about half within 60 days of enactment.Gov. Tom Vilsack called the measure a major crime bill and aims to sign it soon as the strongest anti meth law in the country.
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Iowa Grocery Industry Association
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Tom Vilsack
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Fleagle
Iowa Senate approves voluntary five tier child care ratings
The Iowa Senate approved a voluntary five level quality rating system for child care providers to begin next January. The plan, backed 47-3, would fund new reimbursements and guide parents choosing care while raising safety and quality standards across about 6,000 homes and 1,500 centers.
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House
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Senate approves $89.4 million from reserve to cover Medicaid shortfalls
The Iowa Senate voted 50 to 0 to spend an additional $89.4 million from the state surplus reserve this fiscal year. The measure would provide $70 million to carry Medicaid through June 30 and cover a federal grant repayment tied to earlier National Guard contract expenditures. It also earmarks funds for indigent defense, public defenders, and state resource centers in Glenwood and Woodward.
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Iowa House panel Advances 70 mph Interstate Speed Bill
The House Ways and Means Committee approved a bill to raise rural interstate speed to 70 mph and nearly double fines for speeds 55 mph and above. Fines vary from 16 to over 56 dollars based on excess speed, with revenue earmarked to fund trooper car replacements. The measure moves to Appropriations before floor debate.
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Ways and Means
Des Moines
Geri Huser
Iowa State Patrol
House Appropriations Committee
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