Bill on public option risks and divides in Senate and House
The public option plan would require insurance, create exchanges, and offer a government run program. Fines would apply for those without coverage while affordability and budget impact spark GOP concern and Democratic nerviness over abortion coverage and voting hurdles.
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Richard Burr
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North Carolina
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House
Lincoln
Congressional Budget Office
Bobcat Hunters Near State Quota in Des Moines
The Town Department of Natural Resources reports fur harvesters near their quota in the bobcat hunt. As of Friday 132 bobcats and 289 otters have been taken toward a season quota of 200 bobcats and 500 otters. After quota, a 48 hour grace period applies to removing traps for trappers only.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Town Department of Natural Resources
Iowa panel urges flood plain reform and new mitigation plans
The report recommends basing flood plain regulation on the 500 year flood risk rather than the 100 year standard and allows cities to strike binding agreements with upstream landowners to fund flood mitigation. It calls for 35 million for a watershed project and 10 million for rural levees and landowner compensation, with leadership and political will as key hurdles.
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Hogg
Chuck Gipp
Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship
Gipp
Cedar Rapids
Don Palmer
Palmer
City considers park space over development on Terrace land
Residents urged patience as the city proceeds with federal buyouts at 20 Parkview Terrace with up to 90 more possible. A dozen homes have been razed while plans focus on green space, a second entry to City Park, buffers along the riverfront, and trail connections. Community members voiced concerns about traffic and safety.
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Moran
Parkview Terrace
David Purdy
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Brad Kaldahl
Normandy Dr
Kaldahl
Gregg.hennigan
Gazcomm.com
Fourth Avenue ramp to gain sustainability upgrades after flood loss
City Council reviewed the Fourth Avenue ramp noting FEMA counted 1.19 million dollars in flood damage. They backing 305,645 dollars for sustainable additions FEMA won’t cover. Upgrades will trigger a 54,000 dollar utility incentive and about 22,121 dollars yearly energy savings.
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Third Avenue
Fourth Avenue
Parkers
Federal Emergency Management Agency
FEMA
Pumphrey
Public Works Department
Ricksmith
Gazcomm.com
Iowa Supreme Court voids certified mail eviction notices
The Iowa Supreme Court ruled that sending eviction notices by certified mail cannot satisfy due process. It struck down a 2006 law deeming notice complete upon mailing, finding it unreliable since tenants may not receive timely information for hearings. Geneva Plummer’s case from Sioux City illustrated the risk of delayed notice and a default judgment. The decision emphasizes actual receipt over mailing for eviction proceedings.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Iowa
Iowa Supreme Court
Geneva Plummer
War Eagle Village
Sioux City
Plummer
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