Vice President Mike Pence is scheduled to be in Des Moines tomorrow afternoon to campaign for Republican David Young, the incumbent in Iowa's third congressional district. Cindy Axne of West Des Moines, Young's Democratic opponent, says Young should use the occasion to lobby Pence. "I think it's … [Read more...]
Gubernatorial candidates debate funding for mental health care
The Republican, Democrat and Libertarian running for governor disagree on the financing for the state's mental health system. Republican Governor Kim Reynolds signed a bill into law this spring to address some of the gaps in the system for adults seeking treatment. "The landmark legislation … [Read more...]
Forum on mental health, addiction draws personal stories from candidates
Three candidates for governor spend part of Sunday afternoon discussing how to improve access to mental health and substance abuse treatment in Iowa. Options for financing and expanding treatment were covered and debated, but the candidates each made a point of urging Iowans to seek treatment for … [Read more...]
Young and Axne critical of Farm Bureau Health Benefit Plans
The Iowa Farm Bureau's Health Benefit Plans that go on sale November 1 are getting a thumbs down from Republican Congressman David Young and Cindy Axne, his Democratic opponent for Iowa's third district seat. The Farm Bureau plans were designed as a cheaper option for Iowans who buy their own … [Read more...]
Second congressional district candidates Loebsack, Peters and Strauss debate
Three of the candidates running for congress in Iowa's second district say it's time to focus on the costs in America's health care system. Dave Loebsack, a Democrat from Iowa City who is seeking a seventh term in the U.S. House, says there are improvements to be made to the Affordable Care … [Read more...]
Third district congressional candidates meet in radio debate
Republican Congressman David Young and his Democratic challenger, Cindy Axne, both say they favor hiring more agents and using drones to patrol some areas along the southern border. But the two quarrelled about another immigration-related issue tonight during a debate broadcast on KMA Radio. "If … [Read more...]
Farm Bureau Health Benefit Plans for 2019 go on sale in 29 days
Farm Bureau officials have announced the organization's new "Health Benefit Plans" will go on sale November 1. A state law approved this past spring authorized Farm Bureau to sell what some call "skinny insurance plans." The plans are not insurance. Premiums are lower because the plans do not … [Read more...]
State auditor says she can’t speak of Medicaid review, as it’s ‘work in progress’
State Auditor Mary Mosiman says she cannot say whether a review of the state's Medicaid program will be released to the public before Election Day. In June, Mosiman announced her office would examine the data to determine if Medicaid costs have been reduced since private companies assumed … [Read more...]
DNR trying some new things to help monitor Chronic Wasting Disease
The bow hunting season for deer opens Monday and the Iowa DNR has a series of meetings scheduled to talk with hunters about identifying and preventing the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease. Wildlife biologist, Terry Haindfield says they are doing some new things this year to help those in areas … [Read more...]
State issues cease and desist order over ‘fake insurance’
State officials have issued "cease and desist orders" to companies in Pennsylvania and Texas to quit selling what the Iowa Insurance Division calls "fake health insurance plans" in Iowa. The Iowa Insurance Division accuses Xpress Healthcare in Pennsylvania and New Benefits in Texas of placing … [Read more...]