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Iowa lawmakers delay alcohol ban at two state parks

Cedar Rapids Gazette: The party will roll on for the time being at Lake Macbride State Park and Pleasant Creek State Recreation Area. The Iowa Natural Resource Commission had voted to ban liquor, beer and wine …

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Branstad, other governors call for better E15 regulation

Gov. Terry Branstad joined six other Midwestern governors to send a letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency asking for changes in a regulation they say is limiting the sales of E15 fuel. “EPA has …

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VIDEO: August General Fund revenue up

August 2016 net Iowa General Fund revenue was $16.1 million, 2.2 percent above the August 2015 revenue level, said Jeff Robinson, a senior fiscal analyst for the Legislative Services Agency, in his monthly video memo.…
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Linn County supervisors pass ordinance to increase minimum wage

Cedar Rapids Gazette: Linn County’s Board of Supervisors has become the second in the state’s 99 counties to pass a minimum wage ordinance aimed at raising the local rate higher than the state and federal …

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Linn County board approves second reading of minimum wage ordinance

Cedar Rapids Gazette: One more vote stands between Linn County residents and a local minimum wage ordinance. The Linn County Board of Supervisors on Wednesday voted 4-1 to approve the second of three required readings of …

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Minimum wage study group approved for Lee County

Burlington Hawk Eye: The Lee County Board of Supervisors this week approved the formation of a study group to explore the impact of raising the county’s minimum wage from the federal and state rate of $7.25 …

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Cedar Rapids ponders uses for site once intended for casino

Cedar Rapids Gazette: At least three City Council members say Cedar Rapids officials should gauge interest in a high-profile, city-owned site that has been on lockdown for several years in wait of a possible casino. Others …

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Coalition of merchants urges Congress to keep debit reforms in place

A diverse coalition of 407 big and small retailers is petitioning Congress not to repeal debit card reforms that were enacted in 2010. The coalition, which includes Iowa-based Casey’s General Stores, Fareway and Hy-Vee Inc., …

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Constitution Day live stream to feature two high-profile Iowa cases

Two Iowa Supreme Court oral arguments involving constitutional issues will be live streamed on Sept 14 in honor of Constitution Day. Students from around the state will be encouraged to watch the courtroom arguments in Board of …

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Constitution Day live stream to feature two high-profile Iowa cases

Two Iowa Supreme Court oral arguments involving constitutional issues will be live streamed on Sept 14 in honor of Constitution Day. Students from around the state will be encouraged to watch the courtroom arguments in Board of …