Marissa Payne
Statehouse Reporter at Des Moines Register
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desmoinesregister.com | Marissa Payne
Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul criticized a House-passed budget bill for insufficient spending cuts, particularly regarding Medicaid, Medicare, and Social Security. He supports making President Donald Trump's signature 2017 tax cuts permanent but insists on deeper spending cuts to address the national debt. Paul advocates for shifting more Medicaid costs to states, believing it will encourage greater fiscal responsibility at the state level. A decade ago, U.S. Sen.
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desmoinesregister.com | Marissa Payne
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed House File 972 to address rural health care access and tackle workforce shortages. The law revamps loan repayment programs and seeks federal funds for new medical residency slots. The bill also strengthens maternal health services and streamlines the process for approving new health care facilities. Flanked by health care professionals wearing blue scrubs, Gov.
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desmoinesregister.com | Marissa Payne
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a law restricting diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in public higher education institutions, local government and other state entities. The law, effective July 1, prohibits funding for DEI offices and staff, and bans promotion of certain concepts related to race, gender, and identity. The law aligns Iowa with other GOP-led states following similar actions President Donald Trump has taken to dismantle DEI since returning to office.
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amestrib.com | Marissa Payne
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a law restricting diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in public higher education institutions, local government and other state entities. The law, effective July 1, prohibits funding for DEI offices and staff, and bans promotion of certain concepts related to race, gender, and identity. The law aligns Iowa with other GOP-led states following similar actions President Donald Trump has taken to dismantle DEI since returning to office.
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yahoo.com | Marissa Payne
The West Des Moines Police Department is investigating the disappearance of a 13-year old girl. Dhianna Renee Hughes was last seen at approximately 11:30 p.m. May 24 around 11th Street and Office Park Road in West Des Moines, according to police. Authorities say she is believed to be in the Des Moines metro. She has brown eyes and brown hair, and is approximately 5-feet, 5-inches tall and weighs around 120 pounds.
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