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Adams County: Residents received $9.73 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 4% of income in Adams County, providing an average of $2,694 per capita to residents.

By South Iowa News | Apr 13, 2025

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Nunn and Feenstra push for reauthorization of agriculture genomics research bill

U.S. Representatives Zach Nunn and Randy Feenstra have introduced a bill aimed at sustaining investment in agricultural research at land-grant universities.

By South Iowa News | Apr 11, 2025

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Ringgold County: Medicaid dependency reached 4.9% in 2022

By South Iowa News | Apr 11, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 4.9% of income in Ringgold County, providing an average of $2,783 per capita to residents.

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Bipartisan bill introduced to enhance mental health support for transitioning veterans

By South Iowa News | Apr 10, 2025

U.S. Representatives Zach Nunn of Iowa and Seth Magaziner of Rhode Island have introduced bipartisan legislation designed to support veterans transitioning to civilian life.

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Wayne County: Medicaid made up 4.3% of total income in 2022

By South Iowa News | Apr 10, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 4.3% of income in Wayne County, providing an average of $2,289 per capita to residents.

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Taylor County: Medicaid transfers accounted for 3.8% of income in 2022

By South Iowa News | Apr 8, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 3.8% of income in Taylor County, providing an average of $2,185 per capita to residents.

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Residents of Taylor County received $13,862 per capita in transfers in 2022, ranking it 12th in Iowa

By South Iowa News | Apr 7, 2025

In 2022, residents of Taylor County received an average of $13,862 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 12th highest in Iowa.

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Representatives Nunn and Pettersen introduce bipartisan bill to aid substance use recovery

By South Iowa News | Apr 7, 2025

U.S. Representatives Zach Nunn of Iowa and Brittany Pettersen of Colorado have introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at increasing support for individuals dealing with substance use and mental health disorders.

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Davis County: Residents received $15.29 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By South Iowa News | Apr 6, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 3.2% of income in Davis County, providing an average of $1,675 per capita to residents.

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Adair County: Medicaid dependency reached 3.3% in 2022

By South Iowa News | Apr 5, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 3.3% of income in Adair County, providing an average of $2,239 per capita to residents.

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Bipartisan bill seeks to aid new Iowa farmers in accessing land and capital

By South Iowa News | Apr 4, 2025

U.S. Representatives Zach Nunn of Iowa and Nikki Budzinski of Illinois have introduced a bipartisan bill designed to assist the incoming generation of family farmers in Iowa.

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Nunn and Meng propose bill to modernize SNAP benefits for hot meals

By South Iowa News | Apr 3, 2025

U.S. Representatives Zach Nunn from Iowa and Grace Meng from New York have introduced a bipartisan bill aimed at allowing nutrition assistance benefits to be used for purchasing warm, ready-to-eat meals.

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Nunn's bill to bolster digital asset security passes Financial Services Committee

By South Iowa News | Apr 3, 2025

The House Financial Services Committee has passed a bipartisan bill aimed at enhancing national security and fortifying the digital asset ecosystem.

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Monroe County: Medicaid made up 4% of total income in 2022

By South Iowa News | Apr 3, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 4% of income in Monroe County, providing an average of $2,182 per capita to residents.

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Nunn's legislation to impose tough sanctions on Iran gains congressional support

By South Iowa News | Apr 1, 2025

U.S. Representative Zach Nunn has introduced legislation aimed at imposing strong sanctions on Iran.

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Decatur County: Medicaid transfers accounted for 6.3% of income in 2022

By South Iowa News | Apr 1, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 6.3% of income in Decatur County, providing an average of $2,786 per capita to residents.

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In 2022, Union County ranks seventh among Iowa counties for government transfer income per capita at $14,422

By South Iowa News | Mar 31, 2025

In 2022, residents of Union County received an average of $14,422 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it seventh highest in Iowa.

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Iowa agriculture focus of tour by U.S. Agriculture Secretary

By South Iowa News | Mar 31, 2025

U.S. Representative Zach Nunn hosted U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins in Iowa to focus on the state's agriculture industry.

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Lucas County: Residents received $22.18 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By South Iowa News | Mar 30, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 5.2% of income in Lucas County, providing an average of $2,552 per capita to residents.

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Clarke County: Medicaid dependency reached 5.3% in 2022

By South Iowa News | Mar 29, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 5.3% of income in Clarke County, providing an average of $2,564 per capita to residents.