Ernst town hall draws 1000 at Coe College
U S Senator Joni Ernst faced a partisan overflow crowd at Coe College Sinclair Auditorium in Cedar Rapids. Protesters accused her of opposing health care while urging Trump taxes release. Ernst said the gathering showed how politics works and welcomed constituent input.
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Net metering changes spark debate over Iowa solar pilot
Energy groups warn Alliant Energy net metering pilot, effective April 1 for new customers, could reduce solar appeal by lowering credits and caps. Alliant says rules must balance costs for grid upkeep with solar incentives. Cedar Rapids firm Site Gen Solar cites potential lowered caps as a risk to solar growth.
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Medicaid work requirement fights health care changes
A House Budget Committee vote signals aims to reshape Medicaid by requiring able bodied adults to work for eligibility and to dismantle Obamacare provisions. The plan would also allow converting Medicaid to a block grant, aligning with GOP goals to reduce federal involvement and curb expansion of coverage under Obamacare.
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