Vilsack proposes two year tuition freeze for Iowa community colleges
Democratic candidate Tom Vilsack outlined a plan to freeze tuition at Iowa community colleges for two years and fund a forgivable loan program for low wage workers returning to school. He urged a statewide needs study to identify skill shortage areas led by his running mate Sally Pederson, with state aid concerns over funding levels and tuition control discussed by college leaders.
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Iowa EDP Offers Free Telecom Equipment to Iowans in Need
The Iowa Equipment Distribution Program provides telecommunications equipment at little or no cost to qualified residents who are deaf hard of hearing deaf blind or speech impaired. For free information and an application contact Iowa EDP 1409 W Broadway Council Bluffs Iowa 51501.
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Iowa CHIP approval expands state health coverage for children
Federal approval of Iowa CHIP expands Medicaid eligibility to children ages 6 to 18 with family incomes below 133 percent of poverty. The plan allocates 32.4 million annually in federal funds with 7 million state match this year and 11 million in following years, plus a second phase HAWKI to cover uninsured children 18 and under up to 185 percent of poverty, potentially aiding about 40,000 children. Senator Grassley notes total Iowa access could reach 156.6 million in matching funds through 2002.
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