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Handed over to three private Healthcare Companies and will no longer be run by state government. But lawmakers in the senate still want to stop that from happening. Today senators debated on a bill introduced by democratic senator pam jochum that would stop the privatization of medicaid in iowa. 11 18 15 so heres it folks we have a chance today to say, stop. Lets start over. Lets come together as iowans we did that on the iowa health and wellness plan we can do it perfect; its not. But it doesnt need this. 01 24 the Senate Debated and passed the bill 29 to 19. It had support from just three Senate Republicans. They agreed the privatization efforts were moving too fast. Governor branstad introduced the with the january 1st. But the federal government stepped in, noting the program wasnt ready, and delayed that s ....
The increasing number of accidents convinced the dot to close the i35 this afternoon. It remains closed in both directions tonight between ames and clear lake. Chief meteorologist ed wilson joins us. For a few years now, the shooting sports have been at Simpson College, to the degree that administrators want to hire a coach to oversee the shooting Sports Program. Opponents say it makes the school beholden to the gun lobby. They argue its against the religious beliefs that the college was founded upon. Channel 13s Justin Surrency explains why the school is moving forward, anyway. Over its brief 5 year history Simpson College president jay simmons says the shooting Sports Program is gaining popularity. were ho ....
Applying for state funding through iowas high quality jobs program. The Program Offers taxpayer funding to companies for creating a set number of jobs. The program also requires a matching contribution from the city where the company is located. The iedas agenda lists other iowa businesses under its Financial Assistance awards discussion. But the details are hard to come by. The agency is not releasing how much money dupontpioneer is applying for. Or the job creation goals tied to it. The lack of information ahead of tomorrows vote calls into question the programs claims that it is quote, administered in an efficient, accountable and transparent manner. Despite the apparent secrecy. Mayor paula dierenfeld. The city of johnston. And state are working hard to make sure pioneer stays deeply rooted in johnston. we do appreciate the fact that governor branstad, senator grass ....