Vilsack signals support for Senate budget deal in Iowa
Governor Vilsack indicated he would back a bipartisan Iowa Senate budget deal to spend about 5.1 billion for 2006 with a 72 cent cigarette tax increase for property tax relief. House Republicans oppose more than the 340 million increase, while House Democrats back the plan. Senate leaders expect final action next week.
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Iowa panel to review Amber Alert response after Jetseta case
Des Moines lawmakers on the Government Oversight Committee plan a May 23 to 24 hearing with state safety officials to assess Amber Alert timing and effectiveness after Jetseta Gage, 10, vanished from Cedar Rapids and was found deceased in Johnson County. Bryan Bentley, 37, is charged in her death.
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Vilsack OKs 12.5 Million for Newton NASCAR Style Track
Iowa Governor Tom Vilsack signed a 12.5 million package to spur a NASCAR style racing facility near Interstate 80 in Newton. The project aims to diversify Iowa’s economy and boost tourism with Rusty Wallace on the track board. Maytag’s fate looms as development eyed for local revival.
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Senate approves Medicaid overhaul in Iowa
DES MOINES AP The Iowa Senate approved a Medicaid overhaul creating a pilot program for health coverage through University Hospitals Iowa City and Broadlawns Des Moines. The measure preserves $60 million in funding and attracts $60 million in matching funds amid a 41 to 9 vote as the House mirrors the Senate in a looming end to the session. University Hospitals and Broadlawns currently provide substantial charity care to working poor not on Medicaid.
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