House Moves to Create Iowa Department of Administrative Services
The Iowa House approved a 177 page bill to form the Department of Administrative Services by merging Personnel General Services Information Technology and revenue and finance accounting. DAS would treat state departments as customers and allow service choice, aiming to streamline government and save money. The measure now goes to the Senate.
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Representative pushes bill to pay college athletes nationwide
Iowa lawmaker Rep Wayne Ford introduces House File 639 to require regents universities to pay stipends to athletes based on performance. Ford argues profits from athletics warrant compensation beyond scholarships, comparing athletes to paid competitors and noting his own knee injuries from football.
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Clive Legislator Hospitalized After Collapse in Capitol
Rep Gené Maddox of Clive collapsed in the Capitol office around 11:30 a.m. hitting his head and was taken to Town Methodist Medical Center for tests. His clerk said he remained conscious and would likely stay hospitalized for a couple days. Maddox is a first term House member after three Senate terms.
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Legislative action daily updates contact information
Gazette Online provides daily updates on legislative action during the session. Rod Boshart can be reached at (515) 280-4842 or dmbureau infinet and via mail at 319 E Fifth St Des Moines IA 50309.
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Iowa Senate approves fishing license fee increase and new short-trip licenses
The Iowa Senate approved a fee hike raising the resident annual fishing license from 10.50 to 17 with a 3 habitat fee folded in. A new one-day license for residents and nonresidents and a three-day license for nonresidents were created, to take effect July 1 and boost revenue for the fish and wildlife fund.
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Postville
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