Amerigroup Won’t Take AmeriHealth Medicaid Enrollees in Iowa
The Iowa Department of Human Services said Amerigroup Iowa cannot accept new members after AmeriHealth Caritas of Iowa withdrew from the program. The move affects more than 213,000 AmeriHealth enrollees as the state works on a transition with remaining providers.
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Vernon Hart differ on affordable housing forum
Vernon and Hart clashed over plans to tackle Cedar Rapids affordable housing during Tuesday forum at the Public Library. Hart, a Bradley and Riley attorney, urged reviving the dormant affordable housing commission to vet housing projects.
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Forum speaker urges resident outreach on housing project
A Vernon businesswoman plans to engage neighbors about an affordable housing proposal, asking residents for concerns while promoting a project that would be populated by skilled, motivated people. The remarks appear in Forum Page 10A with online video and photos at thegazette.com.
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Iowa Senate to release internal culture reform plan
Republican Senate Leader Bill Dix announced public release of an internal review into a $1.75 million harassment settlement. He plans to enlist a former GOP senator to advise on workplace culture as part of broader reforms following the Kirsten Anderson case and related jury verdict.
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Travel safety tips for Thanksgiving holiday week
Officials urge extra travel time for the heavy Thanksgiving period. Pat Hoye notes peak traffic and increased crash risk, with Blackout Wednesday identified as a risky day. The Governor's Traffic Safety Bureau funds overtime for more than 170 agencies to boost safety, following years of high fatalities.
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