House votes to keep religious exemption for immunizations
Iowa House members voted 98 to 1 to maintain a religious exemption for parents objecting to child immunizations. The bill ties to public health law and faces Senate reconsideration, with debate over balancing individual rights and societal needs. Also, 70-26 supported a two year property tax budget guarantee for districts facing enrollment changes.
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Rod Boshart
Des Moines Bureau
Des Moines
Senate
House
Wayne Ford
D-Des Moines
Dan Boddicker
R-Tipton
Keith Kreiman
Bloomfield
Ro Foege
Mount Vernon
Iowa
Gary Blodgett
Mason City
John Redwine
Sioux City
Critics plan rally over state university budgets in Iowa
DES MOINES AP critics plan a Statehouse rally next week to oppose a GOP proposed budget funding the three state universities. They warn of double digit tuition increases layoffs and cuts in programs if approved. Rep Mary Mascher says funding falls short by at least 15 million for regents schools and 44 million for education budget bills. Republicans defend the plan as prudent budgeting as budget committees review it amid a late legislative session with education funding as the central dispute.
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Des Moines
Statehouse
Mary Mascher
Iowa City
GOP
Mascher
Senate approves $36.8M Iowa economic budget vote
The Senate approved a 36.8 million dollar economic development budget amid Democratic objections citing cuts to business and agriculture programs. Republicans defend prioritizing workforce development and value-added agriculture. The measure passed 30 to 19 along party lines after a three hour debate.
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Allan Thoms
Iowa Utilities Board
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State Department of Transportation
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Delmar
Key West
Acorn
Walker
Lindale Mall
Old Capitol
Sprint Pcs
Sprint
Sprintpcs.com
Czech Square Mall
Czech Lane
Cedar Rapids
University Ave
Valley West Mallon University
West Des Moines
Ultimate
RadioShack
Janele Adhetiheston
Se Faseae Ee
Sprint Spectrum LP
Sprint Communications
Commany LF
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