Iowa to transform Medicaid into insurance like program
Iowa officials launched a public private effort to reshape Medicaid into an insurance like plan aimed at controlling costs without cutting benefits or eligibility. The proposal envisions a state funded spending account for eligible families and children, medical homes, an insurance like benefit package for certain recipients, and a provider managed prescription program.
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Leaders push for bargaining law change in Iowa
GOP leaders press for Senate File 313 changes to Iowa's collective bargaining law. They seek arbitration rules favoring private-sector trends, limited negotiations, and required private-sector experience, arguing current law boosts public costs and layoffs. Governor Vilsack indicated openness but rejected public employee strikes.
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Daily updates on Iowa legislative session action
GazetteOnline provides daily updates on the Iowa Legislature with contact details for the state newsroom and public inquiries. Rod Boshart is cited with a phone number and email for the dmbureau. GazetteOnline and the official legislature site are noted for readers seeking ongoing coverage.
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Cigarette tax proposal surfaces as budget gap hinges on session
Iowa lawmaker Dick Myers suggests a cigarette tax hike could bridge a $115 million gap between governor and Republican budget plans. He warns it remains unlikely amid opposition from Gov. Vilsack’s allies and GOP leaders, but notes a $1 rise over two years could raise about $45 million first year to ease education funding losses.
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Iowa House OKs 33 Million Biotech Fund For Trans Ova
The Iowa House approved 83 14 a 33 million biotechnology fund to aid commercialization and facility development in Iowa The initial beneficiary is Trans Ova Genetics Sioux Center The plan allocates 5 million this year 10 million in 2004 5 million RIIF and 5 million restricted capitals for facilities with 3 million bond proceeds for an adjacent research center
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Vilsack Names 167 Nominees to Iowa Boards and Panels
Gov Tom Vilsack forwards a list of 167 nominees to state boards including Vision Iowa Racing and Gaming Lottery and environmental bodies. He reappoints several officials to the Vision Iowa panel and directs new appointees to the Board of Corrections Civil Rights Commission Ethics and Campaign Disclosure Board. Confirmation by the Iowa Senate requires a two thirds majority.
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Senate sends $3 license surcharge bill to Vilsack
Iowa Senate approves a one time $3 surcharge on new or renewed drivers licenses to fund a DOT computer system. The measure, Senate File 97, totals about $9.8 million and directs $800,000 to counties for issuing licenses or IDs. Also approved Senate File 230 allows small towns to cut city councils from five to three members if population is under 500.
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