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Newspaper
Buffalo Center Tribune
Location
Buffalo Center, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 2016
Page
2
Iowa House and Senate announce 2.25 percent increase for K-12 funding for 2016-2017, about 90 million more, plus 53 million for Teacher Leadership and Compensation and 10 million for property tax abatement. Sixth straight year of increases, with 87 percent of new funds allocated to K-12.
North central Iowa school transportation costs exceed the state average in all but one district. Legislation to relieve this burden remains on the docket and aimed at fixing state aid inequities. On March 10, the House and Senate agreed on tax coupling delivering 95.7 million dollars in relief to taxpayers and affecting FY 2016 and FY 2017 revenue. The agreement also clarifies replacement parts under HF 2443 to exempt certain consumables from sales tax and ends double taxation for manufacturers investing in equipment and employees. Rep Gassman serves on multiple committees and represents Emmet Winnebago and northern Kossuth counties including Algona.
Justice David Wiggins writes for a 4-3 majority in a Warren County case, rebuking officials who hide deliberations and records. The ruling strengthens the open meetings law, urging public access to basis and rationale behind decisions and exposing prior secret actions by county boards and agencies.
Tribune notes Doug Aukes rolled his third perfect 300 during USBC sanctioned Bison League competition on Monday March 13 at Buffalo Lanes. Also mentions Daylight Saving Time start on April 2 and NHS root beer floats after a performance of The Music Man.
The Iowa Senate moved a resolution to honor Atomic Veterans from 1948 to 1958 and noted two Estherville brothers, Gilbert and Willis Amdahl, as recipients. A separate bill, approved 43-4, would let landowners carry loaded long guns on their property when using ATVs or snowmobiles, with secure retention holsters for permit holders, ahead of gubernatorial action.
Iowa State Senator Dennis Guth reports passage of a $153.8 million increase in K-12 funding after a lengthy conference committee. He notes the year’s new money lets schools plan budgets and mentions an April town hall in Algona with Rep. Gassman. Guth invites contact at legis.iowa.gov or 641-430-0424.
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