Opponents press Iowa same sex marriage amendment rally at Capitol
Hundreds march and pray in Des Moines demanding a constitutional amendment to ban same sex marriage. Pro amendment speakers urge lawmakers to let voters decide while a counter rally by One Iowa highlights LGBTQ rights. Local attendees include Cody Rouse and Sen. Matt McCoy criticizes Vander Plaats.
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Gazette
Des Moines
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House
George Ann Cleaveland
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Oast
Iowa
Statehouse
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Towa
Tammy Steinwandt
Melanie Muth
Solon
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Cerro Gordo County
Matt McCoy
Late nights hoped to bridge higher education budget gap
Des Moines lawmakers clash over a 65 million spread between House and Senate higher education budgets. Senate proposes 34 million more for regent universities, House Republican plan cuts 31 million. Key issues include Medicaid funding, property tax credits, and an additional 20 million for skilled workforce training. A conference committee will determine the final funding level.
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James Q. Lynch
Gazette
Des Moines Bureau
DES Moines
Senate Education Appropriations
Brian Schoenjahn
House
Senate
Senate Democrats
Regent
Senate Education Committee
Herman Quirmbach
D-Ames
Schoenjahn
Arlington Democrat
House Appropriations Committee
Scott Raecker
R-Urbandale
Raecker
Stormont High School
James.lynch
Sourcemedia.net
Iowa Lottery hits record February sales despite rising gas prices
Iowa Lottery reports February core product sales of 30.2 million dollars, led by instant-scratch demand and a 2 Powerball surge. Proceeds to the general fund reached about 7.8 million, a 69 percent year over year increase. Executive Terry Rich warns gas prices could dampen future results.
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Rod Boshart
Des Moines Bureau
DES Moines
Lottery
Terry Rich
State General Fund
Rich
Tery
Iowa Lottery
Capitol Digest: Nuclear Plant Tour and Public Records Board
Iowa Democrats launch a statewide tour warning of financial risk tied to a proposed nuclear plant as debate nears in the Senate. The House approves cuts to road maps and truck scale fixes, saving about 240000, and a subcommittee advances a bill creating the Iowa Public Information Board with fines for open records violations. The board design includes diverse state and industry representatives. The quote from Bob Vander Plaats accompanies coverage of a same sex marriage amendment rally at the Capitol.
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Iowa League of Cities
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Iowa State Association of Counties
Walt Rogers
Cedar Falls
Ombudsman
Ruth Cooperrider
Bob Vander Plaats
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