Medicaid enrollment spikes to 43 million
Americans signed up for Medicaid as the recession eroded jobs and coverage. Kaiser reports enrollment surpassing 48 million, a 15.7 percent share of the population with forecasts of a 6 percent rise next year, signaling ongoing fiscal strain on states.
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Washington
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U.S
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Iowa Medicaid enrollment rises to 392 400 in December 2009
Iowa Medicaid enrollment climbed to 392 400 in December 2009, up from 353 800 in 2008 and 208 500 in 2000. The state ranked 17th in the percent change in enrollment between December 2009 and 2008 per Kaiser Family Foundation data.
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Iowa football game security costs rise with officers and guards
At Kinnick Stadium, a growing security presence accompanies Kirk Ferentz after games. The Department of Public Safety notes up to 120 officers and 100-plus private guards on home game days, with 60 to 80 off campus officers plus 40 on campus, paid about 55 dollars an hour. The Athletics Department recorded over 330000 dollars spent last season for seven home games.
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the Gazette
Iowa
Kirk Ferentz
Ferentz
University of Iowa
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Dave Visin
Public Safety
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Cliff Jette
Polk County
Ron Stewart
Hawkeyes
Bail State
Iowa City
UI Study Finds University of Iowa Economic Engine
An Iowa City report estimates the University of Iowa contributes about 6 billion dollars annually to the state economy. UI President Sally Mason says the study shows broad impact beyond education, justifying outreach to legislators amid recent budget cuts.
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Iowa City
University of Iowa
Iowa
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UI Economic Impact in Iowa Highlights Large Multiplier
UI operations in Iowa generate a $6 billion total economic impact, with $1.4 billion in UI related spending. The program creates 51,818 jobs in the state and supports over 6,275 jobs via external sponsored research. Visitors to UI incur $208.1 million in direct and indirect expenditures, while state and local taxes total $486.9 million.
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Tripp Umbach Research Firm
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