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Pulling back the curtains on wage-theft enforcement in MN; Trump's latest attack is on RFK, Jr; NM LGBTQ+ equality group endorses 2024 'Rock Star' candidates; Michigan's youth justice reforms: Expanded diversion, no fees.

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Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says rebuilding Baltimore's Key Bridge will be challenging and expensive. An Alabama Democrat flips a state legislature seat and former Connecticut senator Joe Lieberman dies at 82.

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Historic wildfires could create housing and health issues for rural Texans, a Kentucky program helps prison parolees start a new life, and descendants of Nicodemus, Kansas celebrate the Black settlers who journeyed across the 1870s plains seeking self-governance.

IA: Disabilities

Ben Grauer y su prometida, Danica Bird, con su perro Clark, planean casarse este otoño. HF 2589 aumentaría los límites de ingresos permitidos y activos generales para las personas con discapacidades y al mismo tiempo les permitiría conservar los beneficios de Medicaid. (Ben Grauer)
Defensores de discapacitados en Iowa presionan por aumentar límites de ingresos

Se está pidiendo a los legisladores de Iowa que introduzcan cambios en las leyes de ingresos para las personas con discapacidades. Sus …

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Iowa lawmakers are considering legislation that would raise income and asset limits for people with disabilities who still need to qualify for Medicaid benefits. (Adobe Stock)
Advocates for Iowans with disabilities push for higher income limits

Iowa lawmakers are being asked to make changes to the income laws for people with disabilities. Disabilities advocates are hold an event at the …

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U.S. Bureau of Labor data show more than 38% of the disability community ages 16-64 were employed in November 2023, in contrast to 75% of adults without disabilities who were employed. (Iowa Developmental Disabilities Council)
Iowans with disabilities ask lawmakers to protect special-ed funding

The Iowa Developmental Disabilities Council has a wish list for the new legislative session. The group has just released its public-policy agenda…

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Los datos de la Oficina de Trabajo de EE.UU. muestran que más del 38% de la comunidad de discapacitados de entre 16 y 64 años tenían empleo en noviembre de 2023, en contraste con el 75% de los adultos sin discapacidades que tenían empleo. (Iowa Developmental Disabilities Council)
Discapacitados de Iowa piden a legisladores proteger financiación de educación especial

El Consejo de Discapacidades del Desarrollo de Iowa tiene una lista de deseos para la nueva sesión legislativa. El grupo acaba de publicar su …

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The Iowa Developmental Disabilities Council is a big part of
'Civics in Action' exhibit honors Iowans with disabilities

The State Historical Society of Iowa has opened a new exhibit in its Des Moines museum. "Civics in Action" focuses on Iowans who've made …

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El Consejo de Discapacidades del Desarrollo de Iowa es una parte importante de
Exposición 'Cívica en Acción' homenajea a habitantes de Iowa con discapacidades

La Sociedad Histórica del Estado de Iowa ha abierto una nueva exposición en su museo de Des Moines. "Cívica en Acción" se centra …

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Robert Fisher of Adel, Iowa, prevailed in his efforts to have an electronic button installed to operate the door at the local U.S. Post Office. (Robert Fisher/Iowa Council on Developmental Disabilities)
One Person's Battle Against the Post Office Prevails

A man in Adel who is part of Iowa's community of people with disabilities has been successful in having an electronic door installed at the U.S…

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Robert Fisher, residente en Adel, Iowa, consiguió que se instalara un botón electrónico para abrir la puerta de la oficina de correos local. (Robert Fisher, Consejo de Iowa sobre Discapacidades del Desarrollo)
La lucha de una persona facilita el acceso para los discapacitados de Iowa

Un hombre de Adel que forma parte de la comunidad de personas con discapacidad de Iowa ha conseguido que se instale una puerta electrónica en la …

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Members of the Iowa Council on Developmental Disabilities gather at the State Capitol in support of direct support health care providers. (ICDD/Brooke Lovelace).
Advocates Rally at Capitol for More Provider Pay

With key deadlines approaching at the Iowa statehouse, advocates are calling on lawmakers to provide better wages for direct service professionals…

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Miembros del Consejo de Iowa sobre Discapacidades del Desarrollo se reúnen en el Capitolio del Estado en apoyo de los proveedores de atención médica de apoyo directo. (ICDD/Brooke Lovelace).
Defensores se manifiestan en el Capitolio para más pago a proveedores

A medida que se acercan las fechas límite en la Cámara de Representantes del Estado de Iowa, los defensores están pidiendo a los …

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Members of the Iowa Developmental Disabilities Council gather at the Iowa Statehouse in Des Moines in support of House File 264. (Brooke Lovelace/IDDC)
Lawmakers Propose Eliminating Taxes for IA Disability Care Providers

Iowa lawmakers have advanced legislation that would eliminate the income tax for health-care workers who support people with disabilities. Advocates …

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Los miembros del Consejo de Discapacidades del Desarrollo de Iowa se reúnen en el Iowa Statehouse en Des Moines en apoyo al House File 24. (Brooke Lovelace/IDDC)
Proponen eliminar impuestos a proveedores de atención para discapacitados

Los legisladores de Iowa han avanzado en la legislación que eliminaría el impuesto sobre la renta para los trabajadores de la salud que apoy…

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