Iowa Senate faces battle over union shop legalization
Capitol briefing shows the House approving a union shop measure 75 to 48 with a Senate vote expected to be close. The bill would permit union shop agreements with a 30 day joining period, amid calls from Gov Hughes and opposition from Rep Grassley and others. The report notes related actions on state employee politics, pay raises for legislators, and a separate plan to restrict long trucks.
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Iowa’s Rural Electric Cooperatives Power Industry Progress
In Iowa rural areas, RECs fueled by Rural Electrification Administration funds enabled affordable electricity. Private initiative and free enterprise spurred growth from farms to factories, with RECs supplying power to industry, schools, equipment, and transportation, improving living standards.
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Water safety tips urged after drownings rise in spring
The state conservation commission urged boaters and recreationists to use caution after seven drownings in 30 days and an earlier drowning, noting 62 drownings in 1964 with 14 from boating accidents. Tips include matching boat to motor, staying with capsized craft, keeping low in rough water, and avoiding alcohol.
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