Indians oppose changes to Iowa gambling law rally in Des Moines
Winnebago tribal leaders urged Iowa lawmakers not to loosen state gambling policy after Senate committee approval. The rally on the Statehouse steps followed House action on slot machines at race tracks and riverboat betting limits. Tribes warn proposed changes threaten 1,840 jobs at three Iowa casinos and urge continued protection of current restrictions.
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Jazette
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Frank LaMere
Sioux City
Nebraska Indian Inter-Tribal Development Corp
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Bill Dieleman
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John Blackhawk
Winnebago Tribe of
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Iowa Statehouse
Uniformity for special plates faces committee setback
Des Moines Iowa. The Senate Transportation Committee curbed a plan to restore uniformity to state license plates. The measure would replace existing specialty plates with a uniform plate, plus a purchasable decal. Senator Don Gettings warned of revenue loss as Hawkeye and Cyclone fans favor colored plates. The bill failed on a tie vote, but House supporters may seek resurrection via amendment.
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Ken Sullivan
Des Moines
Senate Transportation Committee
Iowa
Registry for fathers cut from adoption bill
Des Moines report says the Senate Human Resources Committee removed the putative father registry from an adoption bill. Rep. Hurley calls the registry a cornerstone to protect parental rights, while Sen. Sturgeon and Sen. Buhr criticize the concept as flawed but note other provisions remain. The measure still requires pre and post birth counseling for mothers, upholds a 72 hour waiting period, defines the child’s best interests, and allows social records to be shared with adoptive parents.
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Des Moines
General Assembly
Senate Human Resources Committee
House
Charles Hurley
R-Fayette
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