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Iowa’s strict time limit on suing perpetrators of childhood sexual abuse means Iowa victims could see their financial compensation from the Boy Scouts of America reduced by 55 to 70% compared to victims in other states. Sen. Tim Kraayenbrink filed a bill Monday to prevent that from happening.
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Reynolds has signed a bill into law that changes the state’s Area Education Agencies, raises teacher pay and establishes the annual K-12 funding increase.
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Iowa landowners in the path of a proposed pipeline could seek a court decision more quickly on whether the use of their land against their will is legal, under a bill passed Thursday by the Iowa House of Representatives.
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Gov. Kim Reynolds says a new law giving the state more oversight of the state’s nine Area Education Agencies introduces more accountability into special education.
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An overhaul of Iowa’s mental health and substance use disorder treatment systems proposed by Gov. Kim Reynolds is pending in the Iowa Legislature, and health officials and lawmakers say they are hopeful the changes will break down regional boundaries in services and funding to make it easier for Iowans to get help.
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Senate Republicans are sending an education package to the governor that overhauls the state’s Area Education Agencies. It also increases school funding and gives teachers a raise.
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Iowa House Republicans approved language for a proposed constitutional amendment Tuesday that would prevent future state lawmakers from raising personal and corporate income taxes unless two-thirds of the Legislature agrees.
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The Iowa House passed a major education package late last week to try to get to a deal with the Senate and governor on Area Education Agencies and school funding. And a Texas-style immigration enforcement bill is awaiting Governor Kim Reynolds’ signature.
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The Iowa House has passed an education package that combines changes to the state’s Area Education Agencies with an increase in teacher pay and this year’s school funding plan.
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A law that requires the state to inspect Iowa hotels every other year would be repealed under a bill that is headed to the governor’s desk. State officials say they were not following the law and only inspected hotels when they received complaints.