Legislature talks progress on budget but no education deal
Iowa lawmakers held a closed door session to advance this year’s budget with K-12 funding a focal point. Leaders cautioned no formal agreement exists though a compromise proposal circulated this week. House Speaker Kraig Paulsen and Gov Branstad urged quick resolution as confernce committees take up most bills and policy priorities remain paused.
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Senate budget figures disputed in Iowa human services plan
Gov. Terry Branstad challenges the Senate approved 1.9 billion health and human services budget claiming savings are overstated and the Medicaid transition is miscalculated. Democrats defend the plan and preservation of mental health institutes while pursuing regional care reform.
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No bond change in driver charged in Cedar Rapids fatal crash
A judge kept Lawson Chadwick’s cash bond at 100000 for three vehicle homicide charges and a theft count. He faces homicide by vehicle while under influence, homicide by vehicle while eluding, and reckless driving as habitual offenses. If freed, he must enter drug treatment and be supervised.
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