Drake’s language learning program receives $1.58 million federal grant
From the Times-Delphic
Rep. Leonard Boswell (D-Iowa) was instrumental in securing the federal funding for Drake’s program. He said he has been concerned about the state of language competency in the U.S. for some time, so he was excited to help Drake’s efforts.
“We all know the need is there,” Boswell said after Friday’s press conference. “This might be the springboard that will propel us forward and it will spread across the country.” Read full article…
Closing budget gap is priority
From the Omaha World-Herald
A plan to reorganize and streamline state government to help close a big budget shortfall again looms in the Legislature this week, but lawmakers also are scheduled to devote time to a hearing on union rights…
…“We’re fairly confident we’ll have enough of an outline by the end of the week to set those targets,” said Senate Majority Leader Michael Gronstal, D-Council Bluffs.
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