DES MOINES - Today, Governor Kim Reynolds vetoed House File 732, an act relating to Iowa’s existing medical-cannabidiol program.

Gov Reynolds said the following in HF732’s transmittal letter:

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 24, 2019) — MedPharm Iowa, along with thousands of Iowa patients, are greatly disappointed by Governor Kim Reynolds’ veto of House File 732. Her decision today, despite the support of 80% of Iowans and a strong bipartisan majority of the Iowa House and Senate, will greatly hurt Iowans trying to fight debilitating medical conditions. 

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 24, 2019) — The Quad Cities River Bandits used a balanced offensive-attack and quality-pitching to beat the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers 12-3 in the opening-game of their homestand on Friday night at Modern Woodmen Park. All nine players in the Bandits batting order finished with at least one hit and seven different players drove in a run. The game was the fourth true home-game for the River Bandits this season.

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (May 24, 2019) — The Iowa Health Care Association (IHCA) Foundation is offering up to 20 $1,500 scholarships to individuals who are continuing their education in nursing, physical/occupational therapy (PT/OT), or health administration with the intent of working in long-term care.  Scholarship applications are due by May 31.

WASHINGTON DC (May 24, 2019) — The Senate passed a resolution by Senator Chuck Grassley (R- Iowa), co-founder and co-chair of the Senate Caucus on Foster Youth, recognizing May as National Foster Care Month.

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 24, 2019) — The Iowa Association of School Boards (IASB) appreciates Governor Kim Reynolds and the Legislature's recognition that extending the state penny sales tax for school infrastructure is critical for all Iowa students. Sustainable funding is vital for Iowa school boards and districts to provide safe, modern school-buildings and ensure students have access to 21st century technology for their learning.  

WASHINGTON DC (May 24, 2019) — Today, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cleared for marketing two tests that can detect the presence of the bacteria Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae, which cause the sexually-transmitted infections, respectively, chlamydia and gonorrhea, through diagnostic testing of extragenital specimens.

ATCHISON, KANSAS (May 24, 2019) — Benedictine College has recognized those students who have distinguished themselves academically during the last semester, which ended May 7, 2019. 

WASHINGTON DC (May 24, 2019) — Today, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized marketing of a diagnostic test to detect Zika virus immunoglobulin (IgM) antibodies in human blood.

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 24, 2019) — Today, Beto O’Rourke’s campaign in Iowa announced the endorsement of Lou McDonald, Polk County Soil and Water District Commissioner.

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