Transition to march 1st, saying the state wasnt ready. The bill to stop the switch altogether shouldnt have trouble passing the iowa senate where democrats have control. But it could face trouble in the republican controlled house. Speaker Linda Upmeyer said she likely wont let the bill on the house floor, because governor branstad will veto. Senator liz mathis says she hopes upmeyer will reconsider if republicans have a good show of support today and in the house. Hopefully shell see that there maybe a lot of republicans and democrats who will support this bill when it gets over there and it wont be dead on arrival. Senator david johnson, a wellknown senate republican, is supporting the bill. Governor branstad is pushing privatization to help cut costs for medicaid. Is meeting for the final time to make a decision on the proposed bakken oil pipeline. The pipeline would carry oil from north dakota to illinois, cutting through 18 week to make a decision. Its held a closeddoor session to
Less. The radar clouds and a few snow showers will region, but it shouldnt stack up to much. The planner afternoon high above 30 and a light snow chance. Lukas this years Iowa Caucuses featured record turnout for republicans. The first in the nation process helps widdle down the field of president ial candidates but experts say there are other reasons why the event is an important part of the political process. Reporter amanda krenz has more. Lots of glad handing on the campaign trail, spending lots of money in iowa will onlylyet a candidate so far. 20 steffen i think ats what is nice about iowa is we give them a chance to really shine and be them a chance to bow out and let the field shrink down. Dr. Steffen schmidt says thats overlooked part of iowas first in the nation duty. Not just to pick winners of the caucuses, but to weed the candidates out who werent gaining traction. 47 steffen caucus night in iowa was an opportunity for some individuals to say im just not connecting and im