Dems Celebrate School Board Wins in Iowa Amid Backlash Spin
Iowa Democrats tout school board victories as evidence of momentum against GOP led cuts to public employee bargaining. Politicians frame results as kickoff for broader campaigns while analysts warn nonpartisan races limit predictive value for future elections. A Hunger Summit panel featuring former ag secretaries including Tom Vilsack is set for Des Moines.
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Anamosa lawmaker pushes for a positive bottle bill
Iowa advocate seeks compromise on the four decade old bottle bill as the Environmental Protection Committee weighs ending nickel deposits on beverage containers and funding recycling and litter control. Lawmakers and industry groups debate expansion to include water and juice bottles with calls for cross group talks to reach consensus.
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Iowa City
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