Johnson County Considers Symbolic 17-Cent Wage Hike
Johnson County supervisors meet to discuss a symbolic 17-cent increase to the local minimum wage, currently $10.10, despite state preemption. The plan aims to honor a pledge of phased rises while acknowledging the measure has no teeth and could take effect July 1 if approved next week.
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Iowa
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Linn and
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Center For Worker Justice of
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Mazahir Salih
Salih
Washburn named dean of Town College of Law
Kevin Washburn former executive at the U S Bureau of Indian Affairs and ex UNM Law dean was chosen to lead the 18th dean of Town University College of Law. He will start June 15 and earns 350000 annually pending approval. Gail Agrawal to remain on faculty.
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University of New Mexico
U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs
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University of Town
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Shell
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Senate
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Timony
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Curry
Chickasaw Nation of Oklahoma
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U.S. Court of Appeals
9Th Circuit
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Oneida Nation
Harvard Law School
Rosenstiel
University of Arizona
James E. Rogers
New Mexico
U.S. Attorney’s Office
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National Indian Gaming Commission
State Board of Regents
Capitol and politics buzz in Iowa news digest
The secretary of state verifies nominating petitions for Ron Corbett and Courtney Rowe while Theresa Greenfield withdraws after missing signature targets. Uncommon Public Service Award honors Rep Dawn Pettengill and Sen Pam Jochum. Staff changes announced for Whitver Schneider. Sanctuary Cities rally opposes SF 481. Future Ready Iowa Summit registration opens. Local History Network launched by Acting Lt. Gov Adam Gregg. Gazette Des Moines Bureau.
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Ron Corbett
Cedar Rapids
Courtney Rowe
Theresa Greenfield
Republican Party of
Iowa
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Republican Party of Iowa
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Dawn Pettengill
Rmount
Auburn
Pam Jochum
D-Dubuque
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The
Hoover Presidential Foundation
Pettengill
Senate
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Ankeny
Charles Schneider
West Des Moines
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Whitver
Caleb Hunter
Andy Conlin
Schneider
Earnhardt
Republican Caucus
Conlin
Chris Dorsey
Whitter
Bill Dix
House
American Friends Service Committee
Iowastem Gov
FutureReady
lowaSummit
Govdelivery
Local History Network
Adam Gregg
Lowa
Capitol
State Historical Society of
State Historical Society
Boulton Plans Cedar Rapids Campaign Tour Friday to Saturday
Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Nate Boulton a state senator from Des Moines will campaign in Cedar Rapids Friday and Saturday touring the Dan Shed recycling center at 9 a.m. and the Local 125 Plumbers and Pipe fitters Training Center at 10 15 a.m. on Friday and attending the Linn County Democratic Convention at 8 30 a.m. Saturday at Kirkwood Community College Linn County Regional Center in Hiawatha. A separate event shows Thomas Heckroth of Cedar Falls hosting a meet and greet from 5 to 6 30 p.m. Monday at a private home with RSVP via Facebook.
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Linn County
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Hiawatha
Heckroth
Iowa
Thomas Heckroth
Cedar Falls
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