Branstad urged to veto minimum wage bill in Iowa
The Gazette editors urge Gov. Branstad to veto House File 295 preserving a $7.25 statewide minimum and curbing local wage boosts. They note local supervisors already raised pay in five counties and warn the measure centralizes control, risking cost-of-living gaps for workers. Local funds support food pantries and shelters as living costs rise.
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Community Letters on Ely's Stone Bridge and Gun Debate
Readers share affection for Ely's Stone Bridge and memories of family outings. A Cedar Rapids letter contest criticizes national actions under President Trump, citing immigration bans and cabinet picks, while a local columnist challenges a gun rights column and warns against disarming citizens in light of history.
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Ely’s Stone Bridge
Keaton
Chuck Grassley
Donald Trump
Trump
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Department of Education
Rick Perry
Scott Pruitt
Restorative justice policies spark debate on school discipline
Walter Williams notes suspensions for black students are far higher than for white, Latino, and Asian peers. Max Eden cites NYC data showing increases in violence, drug use, and gang activity under restorative justice. He cites Chicago and Oklahoma City examples and questions impact on black education.
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Max Eden
Manhattan Institute
New York
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Chicago
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Lawmakers skip public forums amid League of Women Voters backlash
Iowa lawmakers including Rep. Walt Rogers and Rep. Ken Rizer face criticism for missing League of Women Voters forums in Black Hawk and Cedar Rapids. They cite scheduling conflicts or audience liberal leanings, while supporters say public forums demand engagement and accountability from elected officials.
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Cedar Falls
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Iowa
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Ashley Hinson
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