House nixes funding boost for child care and job training
The Iowa House rejected amendments to the 750 million human services budget that would raise child care assistance to 11.6 million as Senate approved and add 1 million to job training to 12.3 million. Republicans trimmed totals, Gov Branstad and DHS had proposed 5.6 million for child care and 13.6 million for job training.
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Mississippi River Sewage Study Warns of Contaminants
The US Geological Survey reports inadequate sewage treatment from Minneapolis to the Gulf raises fecal coliform levels above federal swimmer safety limits. The $7 million, five year study started in 1987 from St Louis to the Gulf finds high bacteria likely from incomplete domestic waste treatment and possible 1000 fold dilution after entering the river.
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Kreger launches GOP bid for Iowa House District 46
Iowa City Republican Mike Kreger filed to run for the Iowa Legislature from House District 46. A 11 year resident, he backs tax simplification and enhanced public input on spending, favors block grants, and urges creative solutions for education and retraining. He is a Joe Bertsch Sales salesman living at 1102 Deerfield Dr. Mary Mascher seeks re election from the same district.
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Iowa
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Lowa City
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