Legislature Adopts Budget Shifts Amid Budget Tensions
Republicans reject Vilsack request to tap emergency reserves and fund raises. They approve a 2.7 percent spending pace, shift 30 million from infrastructure, borrow 40 million from tobacco proceeds, and push performance based pay for teachers while debating tax and education reforms. Democrats decry harm to education funding and credibility.
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Heartburn Surgery May Not End Medication Use or Cancer Risk
A long term study finds surgery for GERD does not eliminate need for drugs and may not reduce throat cancer risk. Ten year outcomes show higher death rates from heart disease after surgery, challenging the view that surgery offers permanent relief. Medical center leader notes surgery may still suit some patients unable to tolerate medications.
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Unequal justice forum in Cedar Rapids debates race impact
Wing urges reform while Johnny Brown cites a governor’s son case to argue sentencing equity. White argues harsher prison terms for balance. Dale Todd assigns blame to crack trade and targets policing in Wellington Heights. Five hearings statewide to inform a Vilsack report due in November.
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Dale Todd
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