House budget panel passes pediatric cancer research, attorney loan aid bills

By: Brooklyn Draisey

Outlets: Iowa Capital Dispatch

Published: April 8, 2026

Words: 531

Last Updated: 5 days, 10 hours ago

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An Iowa House committee approved two bills impacting higher education Wednesday, both with unanimous support.

Funding for pediatric cancer research saw continued support during the House Appropriations Committee meeting, with members acknowledging the work of families impacted by cancer to keep legislation moving forward. House File 2310 would provide a standing appropriation to University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics for this research, in an amount equal to $1 per Iowan and capped at $3 …

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