Senate OKs small business health insurance pooling bill
The Senate approved House File 790 to let 2 to 50 employee firms join a group plan via trade and professional associations. Pools aim to secure better rates, with incentives for wellness programs and no penalties for nonparticipants. The measure heads to Gov. Culver for signature as a priority of the 2007 session.
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Republicans rail at Senate earmarks in budget bill
In Des Moines lawmakers clash as Republicans condemn Senate File 403 earmarks including 75000 for the African American Historical Museum and Cultural Center of Iowa. Democrats reject further requests while arguing the dispute is about process not merits.
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Panel approves 10 percent boost in human services spending
The Iowa budget panel approved a 1.27 billion general fund plan for fiscal 2008 to fund human services. It hinges on a 1 per pack cigarette tax increase raising nearly 130 million for health initiatives and boosts Medicaid, smoking cessation, and child health coverage.
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Capitol Digest Eastern Iowa March 29 Legislative actions
Eastern Iowa lawmakers met on Thursday March 29 to advance bills affecting local infrastructure and education. Key votes moved several school funding measures and transportation allocations through committees amid debate on funding priorities.
Vilsack Doues Back in Iowa to Thank Democratic Lawmakers
Former governor and senator Tom Vilsack visits Democratic caucuses to thank lawmakers for boosting cigarette tax and minimum wage, repealing stem cell limits, and other agenda priorities. He pledges to seek support for Hillary Clinton's presidential bid.
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House Leader Defends Stand on Senate Earmarks
Christopher Rants says the fight is not about party or budget but about the House standing up to the Senate over Senate File 403 and the earmarks in a supplemental appropriations bill. He frames it as a cross chamber clash rather than a fiscal dispute.
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