Gov. Kim Reynolds’ proposed budget includes a status quo budget for the Department of Corrections and a $399,370 cut for the Iowa State Patrol.
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Gov. Kim Reynolds’ proposed budget includes a status quo budget for the Department of Corrections and a $399,370 cut for the Iowa State Patrol.
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