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Politics driving some Veterans Home criticism, Branstad says
The Gazette, Cedar Rapids, IowaGov. Terry Branstad reiterated his contention Monday that residents at the Iowa Veterans Home are getting top-quality care and expressed concern that criticism of leadership at the Marshalltown facility is becoming increasingly political. The Republican...Tags: Executive Branch, Regional Authority, Government, Terry Branstad
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Iowa lawmakers eye local 'reinvestment' districts
The Gazette, Cedar Rapids, IowaIowa communities would be able to designate special 25-acre development zones and use a share of sales tax and hotel-motel tax revenues to assist private projects of at least $10 million under legislation that's getting bipartisan support. House File...Tags: Economic Policy, Hotel and Accommodation Industry, Investments
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Senate makes bid for Eastern Iowa passenger rail funding
The Gazette, Cedar Rapids, IowaHopes for passenger rail in Eastern Iowa could be back on track if Democrats in the Iowa Senate preserve in their quest to get state funding approved in a House-Senate conference committee. The Senate Appropriations Committee approved a revised...Tags: Research, U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations
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Iowa lawmakers consider new regulations aimed at cracking down on puppy mills
L.A. UnleashedDog breeders in Iowa would see increased fees and tougher regulations under a measure unveiled today by supporters who called for cracking down on so-called puppy mills that often abuse animals. Iowa's roughly 400 licensed breeders produce about 20,000... -
Iowa's OK of gay marriage could bolster Prop. 8 foes
Los Angeles Times Staff WritersThe Iowa Supreme Court, citing California's historic marriage decision, overturned a ban Friday on same-sex marriage in a ruling that emphasized the need for courts to protect minorities even when public sentiment is against them. The unanimous...Tags: Voting, Family, Gays and Lesbians, Justice System, Civil Rights
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Why Iowa couldn't OK limits on young drivers
Tribune staff reporterThe push for "Nick's Law" started with plenty of emotion and political muscle. The death of Nick Bisignano offered a textbook example of the tragic mix of underage drinking and speeding. The 17-year-old son of a former state lawmaker--a friend of the...Tags: Laws, Family, Iowa Legislature, Punishment, Health and Safety at School
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