Iowa Stopgap Plan Threatens ACA Protections in Iowa
The Gazette editorial argues the Iowa Stopgap Measure upends ACA protections with a two pronged approach. It would cut cost sharing payments and reform exchange policies, effectively creating a block grant style system with premium credits that favor higher income residents while risking unaffordable out of pocket costs for many. The plan seeks $400 million from the federal government to fund a state tailored system, with potential 18 000 to 22 000 Iowa residents dropping coverage.
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ACA
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Community letters praise Monica Vernon for Cedar Rapids leadership
A Cedar Rapids letter-writer commends Monica Vernon for fair leadership at a 2016 Washington High School caucus and as a responsive city leader. The writer urges her mayoral bid, highlighting her private sector and council background and devotion to Cedar Rapids’ growth.
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Cedar Rapids
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Governor Reynolds backs EPIC Corporate Challenge for women leaders
Governor Kim Reynolds highlights the EPIC Corporate Challenge at an Iowa State University event. She cites the 22 percent female CEO rate and under 20 percent female board representation, urging companies to measure recruitment, retention, pay equity, and board diversity while joining the program as honorary chair.
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Alliant Energy
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Cedar Rapids
Coe College
DMACC
Drake University
Dubuque Chamber of Commerce
Greater Des Moines Partnership
Iowa National Guard
ISU
MidAmerican Energy
Pella Corporation
Quad Cities Chamber
Rockwell Collins
Simpson College
UnityPoint Health System
University of Northern Iowa
University of Iowa, van Meter, Vermeer
Wells Enterprise
West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce
Diane Ramsey
IWLC
Beth Townsend
IWC
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Local push grows for Cedar Rapids flood protection funding
Amid federal funding doubts for Cedar Rapids flood walls and levees, candidates urge a local solution. They back maintaining Army Corps pledges, extending the local sales tax for road work to fund flood protection, and even considering a flood district. Some discuss dredging the river, while officials seek state money and capital plan additions.
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Scott Olson
Olson
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