This new rule will erase an estimated $49 billion in unpaid medical bills from the credit reports of roughly 15 million Americans, according to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. The agency estimates that the new federal rule could help boost consumer credit scores by an average of 20 points.
Half a million students are enrolled in Iowa’s public schools. And because Iowa charges students for meals, some rack up lunchroom debt and others go hungry. Studies show hunger impacts academic performance, classroom behavior, as well as overall health and even test scores. But so far, the powers that be in Iowa aren’t interested.
On this episode of Cornhole Champions, host Zachary Oren Smith chats with Sen. Janice Weiner (D-Iowa City) about why year-after-year this policy goes nowhere in the Iowa Legislature which convenes again next week. Also, hear from Democrat Mike Zimmer who is running to flip a Clinton County Senate seat blue.
This week, Chase Seibert guest hosts offering the analysis he’s becoming famous for on TikTok (@burnerlearner) and Insta (@theseibert).
Links
1. Chuck Grassley: Iowa's veteran lawmaker once again third in line for presidency (Iowa Starting Line): https://iowastartingline.com/2022/10/19/chuck-grassleys-political-career-is-older-than-barbie-the-grammys-and-more/
2. Rita Hart reelected to lead Iowa Democrats in 2025 (Iowa Starting Line): https://iowastartingline.com/2025/01/04/rita-hart-chair-democrats/
3. Iowa Republicans want to cut property taxes (The Gazette): https://www.thegazette.com/state-government/iowa-republicans-want-to-cut-property-taxes-heres-what-it-could-mean/
Cornhole Champions is a weekly podcast powered by Iowa Starting Line with music by Avery Mossman. We are a proud member of the Iowa Writers Collaborative.
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