Any Iowa hospital or clinic seeking Medicaid payment for providing an abortion would need approval from the state’s most prominent abortion opponent: Gov. Kim Reynolds. In more than six years as governor, she has never been asked to approve a Medicaid payment for an abortion.
While Iowa Republicans push back against drawing conclusions from Tuesday’s election results, Moms for Liberty and conservative-backed candidates were widely defeated by progressive, teachers union-backed candidates.
3rd District Dem raises funds, gains endorsements
Pharmacies across Iowa have closed at an alarming rate over the past decade-plus, partly because insurance payouts don't cover drug costs. Iowa Republican U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks and colleagues this week introduced a proposal that would tackle practices used by pharmacy benefit managers that drive up costs for prescription medications.
State law does not dictate when that decision must be made, but those who are participating in the proceedings will have an opportunity to submit substantial written arguments based on the evidence gathered during the hearing.
On the podcast this week, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds breaks with tradition and endorses in the caucuses, Tuesday’s election results provide some interesting insights and possible backlash, and the latest Republican presidential debate.
The REAP grant will go toward native plants, trails and recreational amenities on the historic grounds
RNC has warned presidential candidates not to attend
Private school funding boosts Iowa on conservative Heritage Foundation’s report card
Some low-income debtors will not be required to make payments
Also, state announces new partnership to help employers hire military veterans
Also, Iowa City’s Adam Zabner announces re-election bid for Iowa House
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