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Iowa pari mutuel betting bill sparks showdown in legislature
In Des Moines Iowa lawmakers face a likely clash over legalizing pari mutuel wagering for horse racing. The Iowa Horse Racing Association pushes a bill creating a state racing commission with broad control and a revenue share projection of five million dollars annually. The plan outlines strict wagering limits and an enforcement division mirroring liquor controls, with funds funneled into a racing fund and treasury. Proponents claim the measure would boost state fairs and rural fairs, reduce county subsidies, and expand Iowa's horse industry. Additionally the report notes Beatrix as a popular name in Essen Germany with Beatrix’s rising use alongside other names for girls and boys.
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