Iowa online poker bill faces long odds but aims for a path forward
Backers of Senate File 458 seek votes to legalize intrastate online poker in Iowa. The measure, described as funnel proof, awaits Senate Ways and Means action on a fee provision. Supporters cite regulatory structure and potential revenue, while critics warn of addiction risk and oppose Internet gambling.
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Gazette
Des Moines
Bureau
Senate
House
Ways and Means Committee
Iowa
Bill Dotzler
D-Waterloo
Ways and Means
Jeff Danielson
State Racing and Gaming Commission
Randy Feenstra
R-Hull
Feenstra
Rob Hogg
Cedar Rapids
Swati Dandekar
Marion
Joe Bolkcom
Lown City
Danielson
Merlin Bartz
R-Grafton
Waterloo
Drunken boating bill sent on to Branstad
Iowa Senate approves a revised drunken boating bill sending it to Governor Branstad for signature. The measure lowers the legal BAC to 0.08 percent for boat operators effective July 1, aligning with driving laws. Supporters say the change will save lives and reduce alcohol related water incidents.
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Branstad
Gazette
Des Moines Bureau
Des Moines
House
Senate
Terry Branstad
Iowa
David Johnson
Rochevedan
Johnson
Dick Dearden
D-Des Moines
Dearden
Freshman Legistlator Faces Teens on Red Light Cameras
During a break in the House Transportation Committee Rep Walt Rogers R Cedar Falls asked Tripoli High School seniors their views on red light and speed cameras. Teens opposed the cameras especially those ticketed in Cedar Rapids. Rogers aims to ban cameras but HF 549 may not pass. other avenues exist.
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House Transportation Committee
Walt Rogers
Cedar Falls
Tripoli High School
Cedar Rapids
Rogers
Iowa
Transportation
Dave Trepkes
R-Gowrie
Veterans gain chance at medal plates in Iowa House action
The House Transportation Committee unanimously amended SF 312 to let the Iowa DOT create special license plates displaying medals and ribbons, replacing automatic plate creation. Rep. Stewart Iverson, a Marine veteran, supported equal opportunity, noting he has been there. Current law requires 500 requests for DOT to consider a plate.
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House Transportation Committee
Iowa Department of Transportation
Stewart Iverson
R-Clarion
Marine Corps
DOT
Mercy doctors named to Best Doctors in America 2011 12
Mercy names two dozen staff across specialties to the Best Doctors in America database for 2011 2012. A Mercy On Call line provides appointments at 319 358 2767. The content includes health classes such as pregnancy preparation and infant care plus events and seminars led by Mercy staff.
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Mercy
America
Marta M. Little
Kristine Robson
Kimberly Schulz
Thomas A. Novak
Sarah Thomas
Thomas Shreves
Curtis M. Steyers
John P. Bennett
M. Craig Champion
Christina Donelson
Scott Eberly
Nyle D. Kauffman
Richard E.B. Laren
Fred H. Ovrom
Salaish K. Sarin
Rodney R. Zeitler
Ernest Todd Ajax
John F. Stamler
Lyse S. Straad
Stanley Hackbarth
Kathryn Skopec
Janeta Tansey
Wayne E. Richenbacher
Mercyiowacity.org
McAuley
Mercy Medical Plaza
Johns Hays
The
Stelter Company
Mercy Hospital Foundation
Coralville Marriott Hotel and Convention Center
Coralville
Mercy Medical
Kimberly K. Schulz
Infinity Skin Care and Spa
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Iowa City
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Sycamore Mall
Safe Kids
Johnson County
Jill Good
Man
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Schulz
Dan Knight
Mercy Atrium
Garth Conley
East Market Street
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