The State of Iowa on Monday agreed to pay $2 million to settle a “wrongful death” claim with the family of an Iowa State University student who died last year in a Crew Club accident after the group “failed to follow critical health and safety procedures.”
Monday’s agreement with CVS and Walgreens brings the total national amount of opioid settlements based to more than $50 billion. Iowa will receive a total of about $320 million over the course of 18 years, the Iowa Attorney General’s Office said.
Libertarian candidate for governor Rick Stewart and his running mate earned 2.4 percent of the vote Nov. 8 in the governor’s race, exceeding the 2 percent minimum required by state law to qualify as an official political party.
$20M in federal pandemic funds will help build 91 homes
Walmart has agreed to pay $3.1 billion to resolve opioids lawsuits brought on by more than a dozen state attorneys general, officials announced Tuesday.
Spelling out its contention with a $12.8 million jury verdict awarded to a contractor on its Stead Family Children’s Hospital, the state – on behalf of the University of Iowa and Board of Regents – is accusing jurors of leveling “excessive” damages and of being “influenced by passion or prejudice.”
So what comes next from state government and Iowa’s congressional delegation?
Republicans ousted two 40-year Democratic incumbents and could have a clean sweep of statewide offices following a midterm election where the GOP further solidified its control over state government.
See what choices are on the ballot for Iowans in this midterm election. The polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. today. Voters should note that closing time is an hour earlier than in previous general elections. Find your polling location at voterready.iowa.gov
Also, 2 groups of co-workers from Hiawatha businesses split separate $50,000 lottery winnings
Local officials will be required to conduct audits in two races after the Nov. 8 elections
Latest Iowa Poll shows longtime Democratic Attorney General Tom Miller leading Republican challenger Brenna Bird by double digits. And, Liz Mathis goes after Ashley Hinson over abortion ban in new ad.
State public health officials say more than a thousand Iowans struggling with opioid addiction would be served by expanded access to treatment and recovery support services.
Also, Chuck Grassley announces farm coalition
Democratic incumbent Tom Miller and Republican challenger Brenna Bird spoke side-by-side at an Iowa PBS program
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