by O. Kay Henderson | Apr 17, 2024 | Health & Medicine, News, Politics & Government
A bill on its way to the governor would prohibit insurance companies from forcing Iowa customers to switch to a different prescription drug if there’s no medical reason for the change — and the patient’s condition is stable. Substituting a less...
by O. Kay Henderson | Apr 17, 2024 | News, Politics & Government
A proposed $10,000 hike in the salaries for the governor, other statewide elected officials and members of the Iowa legislature has passed initial review in the Iowa House. Legislators current $25,000 salary was set in 2007 and Republican Representative Steven Holt of...
by O. Kay Henderson | Apr 17, 2024 | Business, News, Politics & Government
The Iowa legislature has voted to create a program that would offer state tax credits and sales tax rebates for businesses that are making a more than $1 billion capital investment in Iowa. It’s called the “Major Economic Growth Attractions” or...
by O. Kay Henderson | Apr 16, 2024 | News, Politics & Government
A few of the legislators who aren’t seeking reelection say it’s time to raise the pay for those who’ll be serving in the Iowa General Assembly next year. Republican Representative Phil Thompson of Boone got his colleagues to laugh when he brought up...
by O. Kay Henderson | Apr 16, 2024 | News, Politics & Government
The Iowa House has sent the governor a bill that will let teachers and other school staff volunteer to carry a gun at school if their school board approves. “Time and math do not lie. The first 30 seconds in these (active shooter) scenarios are extremely...