Senate moves to criminalize false statements for state aid
Iowa Senate approved a measure making false written statements to obtain state economic development aid a first degree fraudulent practice offense. The bill passed 31-17 and moves to Gov. Branstad after House approval 82-13 earlier this month. Critics call it anti business and anti economic development.
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Des Moines Bureau
ES Moines
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D-Albia
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Moscow
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Branstad OKs penalties for selling steroids to minors
Governor Branstad signed House File 2372 strengthening penalties for distributing anabolic steroids to minors. The offense now carries up to two years in jail and a $5,000 fine, up from one year and $1,000. The measure allows the Board of Pharmacy Examiners to broaden the steroid definition by rule.
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Terry Branstad
House
Branstad
Iowa House panel OKs anti drug bill with 3 million dollars
The House Appropriations Committee approved a 3 million dollar anti drug bill focusing on prevention and treatment. It leverages about 8 million in matching federal funds and includes 32 thousand for Cedar Rapids substance abuse center. The measure funds more narcotics agents and school anti drug classes and creates an advisory council. The package also seeks stricter drunk driving penalties and posting health warning signs in liquor stores. It now goes to the full House after Senate approval.
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Avenue of Forts route mocks Saints rail to four-lane link
Iowa and Nebraska lawmakers spoof a Fort Worth to Fort Dodge corridor as a mock alternative to the Avenue of the Saints. The gag route would run via Fort Gibson and Fort Leavenworth to Des Moines, aiming to illustrate rivals over the project without derailing funding. The amendment to a Senate resolution urges federal support for a four-lane St. Louis to St. Paul highway.
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Police probe long shot sighting of missing carrier
Des Moines police plan to send two officers to Cancun to verify a reported sighting of Eugene Martin, a Des Moines newspaper carrier who disappeared in 1984. His father and police say a relative saw a youth resembling him at the Cancun airport on March 17 and did not approach. The City Council approved funding for the trip.
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Non-farm employment rises 7500 in Iowa as state gains jobs
Iowa reports 7,500 non-farm jobs added last month led by state universities and local education staffing. Cedar Rapids loses 100 jobs while Iowa City adds 500. Manufacturing earnings dip in Cedar Rapids and statewide private wages fall to 292.15 weekly.
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