The bill would prohibit the state’s labor commissioner from enforcing a federal occupational health and safety regulation.
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The bill would prohibit the state’s labor commissioner from enforcing a federal occupational health and safety regulation.
Advocates for the legislation, and the Republican senators backing it, said it is intended to help reduce the costs of homes for sale.
Earlier bills have not gained traction, but backers say this year may be different.
Iowa State University students reported that someone had filled out absentee ballots in their name.
Jeff Kaufmann was unanimously re-elected Saturday as chair of the Republican Party of Iowa.
Sen. Jason Schultz says the proposal is an attempt to do away with a law he says is no longer necessary as women have made advances.
Also, CommUnity is adding a second mental health liaison to work with Iowa City police.
Residents are invited to a public information meeting at 5:15 p.m. Tuesday in Coralville City Hall to learn more about efforts to move existing power lines underground. The $19.6 million resilience project would affectmore than 9,000 residents.
The governor has proposed a significant streamlining of state agencies, and placed a 4-year pause on regulatory rule-making
Ten years into the redevelopment of Westdale Mall in southwest Cedar Rapids, the developer says “we’re kind of in deal-making mode” to complete the site’s transformation into a mix of housing, hotels, retail, dining and office space.
The Westdale area is growing rapidly, and residents celebrate it for its diversity and mix of amenities. But what infrastructure and services are needed to support its growth? A new plan from Cedar Rapids will guide future improvements to this part of the southwest quadrant.
Republican celebrates her 'bold and not beholden' decisions
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