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Government-politics

Parents of children with disabilities call to not ‘lock in’ Iowa Medicaid privatization

Parents of children with disabilities call to not ‘lock in’ Iowa Medicaid privatization

  • Tom Barton Lee-Gazette Des Moines Bureau

Parents of children with disabilities urged Iowa lawmakers to reject a bill locking Medicaid privatization into law, citing denials, delays and care cuts.

Iowa Senate subcommittee approves UI nursing residency requirement legislation

Iowa Senate subcommittee approves UI nursing residency requirement legislation

  • Brooklyn Draisey Iowa Capital Dispatch

An Iowa Senate subcommittee moved ahead legislation Wednesday to set a residency requirement in the University of Iowa nursing program. 

Democrat Wade Dooley ends campaign for state agriculture secretary

Democrat Wade Dooley ends campaign for state agriculture secretary

  • Cami Koons Iowa Capital Dispatch

Wade Dooley, a farmer from Marshall County, announced Wednesday he was suspending his campaign as a Democratic candidate for Iowa Secretary of Agriculture. 

Bills would give Iowa teachers more power to remove disruptive students

Bills would give Iowa teachers more power to remove disruptive students

  • Erin Murphy and Maya Marchel Hoff Lee-Gazette Des Moines Bureau

State lawmakers are considering multiple legislative proposals to help teachers address disruptive students.

Christian Schlaefer drops out of GOP primary for Iowa's 4th Congressional District

Christian Schlaefer drops out of GOP primary for Iowa's 4th Congressional District

  • Jared McNett Sioux City Journal

With the recent departures, the primary is now down Siouxland Chamber of Commerce President Chris McGowan and Iowa Tea Party founder Ryan Rhodes of Ames.  

Ban on local identification cards moving in Iowa Senate

Ban on local identification cards moving in Iowa Senate

  • Lee-Gazette Des Moines Bureau

Legislation that would prohibit local governments from issuing identification cards — like the Johnson County Community ID card — advanced in the Iowa Senate.

Iowa House passes bill prohibiting undocumented women, children from receiving WIC benefits

Iowa House passes bill prohibiting undocumented women, children from receiving WIC benefits

  • MAYA MARCHEL HOFF Lee-Gazette Des Moines Bureau

The Iowa House passed a bill limiting WIC eligibility for undocumented residents, requiring one year of state residency and raising Medicaid income limits for disabled Iowans who work.

Iowa House lawmakers vote to curb governor’s emergency powers

Iowa House lawmakers vote to curb governor’s emergency powers

    Iowa House passes bill limiting governor’s emergency powers, barring closure of churches, business shutdowns and vaccine mandates.

    Iowa cities, counties warn of perils of proposed 2% property tax cap

    Iowa cities, counties warn of perils of proposed 2% property tax cap

      Local government officials are anticipating the revenue growth cap Republicans plan to cut property taxes. A cap could hinder the ability to pay for infrastructure, public safety and other amenities.

      Republican senators vote down Democrats’ effort to increase fines for water pollution

      Republican senators vote down Democrats’ effort to increase fines for water pollution

        The Iowa Senate passed a bill Monday updating laws for the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, but declined to debate a Democrat-led amendment to strengthen water pollution regulations.

        Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds' use of state plane accounts for about 20% of plane's trips

        Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds' use of state plane accounts for about 20% of plane's trips

          Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds took trips in the state’s newest plane about once every two weeks over the course of a year, according to records.

          Iowa lawmakers propose study on prison capacity alongside funding for expansion

          Iowa lawmakers propose study on prison capacity alongside funding for expansion

            Rep. Brian Lohse, the bill’s sponsor, said the new account is needed to address Iowa’s growing prison population as facilities continue to experience difficulties recruiting and retaining staff. 

            Bill restricting cities’ civil rights expansions heads to governor

            Bill restricting cities’ civil rights expansions heads to governor

              Iowa Senate Republicans approved legislation that would prohibit cities and counties from expanding civil rights protections beyond state law, sending the measure to the governor.

              Governor candidates Randy Feenstra, Rob Sand submit signatures, talk goals

              Governor candidates Randy Feenstra, Rob Sand submit signatures, talk goals

                Leading Iowa gubernatorial candidates Randy Feenstra and Rob Sand spoke to reporters Monday about their campaigns after each submitted their required nominating signatures to the Iowa Secretary of State’s Office

                Local News

                Shenandoah Education Foundation to improve district branding with new signage

                Shenandoah Education Foundation to improve district branding with new signage

                The Shenandoah Education Foundation has launched an initiative to update and replace the school district's signage

                Shenandoah neighbors: Obituaries for March 13

                Shenandoah neighbors: Obituaries for March 13

                Read through the obituaries published in Shenandoah Valley News

                Clarinda Easter Egg Hunt set for April 4

                Clarinda Easter Egg Hunt set for April 4

                The Clarinda Kiwanis Club and Clarinda Chamber of Commerce host the annual Clarinda Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, April 4, at Clarinda City Park.

                5 speakers to share their knowledge at "Spring into Spring" garden conference

                5 speakers to share their knowledge at "Spring into Spring" garden conference

                This full day of horticultural education is open to gardeners of all ages and abilities.

                State & Regional

                Parents of children with disabilities call to not ‘lock in’ Iowa Medicaid privatization

                Parents of children with disabilities call to not ‘lock in’ Iowa Medicaid privatization

                Parents of children with disabilities urged Iowa lawmakers to reject a bill locking Medicaid privatization into law, citing denials, delays and care cuts.

                Iowa Senate subcommittee approves UI nursing residency requirement legislation

                Iowa Senate subcommittee approves UI nursing residency requirement legislation

                An Iowa Senate subcommittee moved ahead legislation Wednesday to set a residency requirement in the University of Iowa nursing program. 

                Democrat Wade Dooley ends campaign for state agriculture secretary

                Democrat Wade Dooley ends campaign for state agriculture secretary

                Wade Dooley, a farmer from Marshall County, announced Wednesday he was suspending his campaign as a Democratic candidate for Iowa Secretary of Agriculture. 

                Pentagon officially identifies former Iowan as soldier killed in Kuwait

                Pentagon officially identifies former Iowan as soldier killed in Kuwait

                Chief Warrant Officer 3 Robert Marzan, one of six soldiers killed in an Iranian attack on Kuwait on ⁠March 1, has been positively identified after he was previously believed dead.

                Nation & World

                The Latest: US is deploying Marines to Middle East as it pounds Iran

                The Latest: US is deploying Marines to Middle East as it pounds Iran

                U.S. Marines are being deployed to the Middle East as American and Israeli strikes pound Iran. The Islamic Republic's attacks Persian Gulf shipping and energy infrastructure as the two-week war widens. In Iran's capital, a large explosion rocked a central square where thousands gathered for anti-Israel protests. The death toll from Israeli strikes on Lebanon has topped 700 people including 100 children, the Lebanese Health Ministry says. And the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed, sharply reducing energy supplies and threatening to destabilize economies around the world. U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that the conflict would end “when I feel it in my bones.”

                Trump ally Ric Grenell stepping down as Kennedy Center president

                Trump ally Ric Grenell stepping down as Kennedy Center president

                He oversaw far-reaching changes that prompted many artists to abandon the iconic performing arts venue.

                US military sends 2,500 Marines and at least one more ship to Mideast

                US military sends 2,500 Marines and at least one more ship to Mideast

                The move marks a major addition of troops to the region nearly two weeks into a war that shows no sign of letting up.

                Flu vaccines didn't work that well in the US, officials find

                Flu vaccines didn't work that well in the US, officials find

                A new strain that dominated the early winter was not well matched to the vaccine, leading to an intense early onslaught of flu.

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                Iowa community colleges receive state grants to expand career academies

                Iowa community colleges receive state grants to expand career academies

                Shenandoah Education Foundation to improve district branding with new signage

                Shenandoah Education Foundation to improve district branding with new signage

                Ban on local identification cards moving in Iowa Senate

                Ban on local identification cards moving in Iowa Senate

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