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Iowa’s Republican gubernatorial hopeful Zach Lahn is sparking debate by proposing to redirect university funding from humanities and less-job-oriented degrees toward pediatric cancer research, arguing it’s a smarter use of state resources — especially as he positions curing childhood cancer as a top campaign priority. While he’s already using tobacco tax money for this cause, he wants to expand it, even suggesting shifting other university funds. Critics note the high cost of research, while his opponent Rob Sand proposes boosting funding via a nicotine tax hike. Lahn also touts plans to upgrade water quality monitoring with affordable tech, showing his broader vision for tackling Iowa’s toughest challenges.

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