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
Nonprofit Matthew 25 was awarded city of Cedar Rapids financial incentives this week to support a $2.5 million investment in new housing in the Northwest Neighborhood. The housing will pioneer a way for lower-income residents to access homeownership.
Also, Chuck Grassley won’t endorse for caucus
Just over half the voters in Pella rejected an advisory vote on whether the council should have more power over how the library spends its money and whether it pulls certain books from shelves,
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