Senate confirms education chief amid education policy debates
The Iowa Senate narrowly approved William Lepley to a four year term leading the Department of Education despite opposition from rural groups. The confirmation passed 36 to 14 with strong area senator support and Branstad praising Lepley as a qualified educator. Lepley vowed to reorganize and strengthen the agency amid upcoming policy battles.
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Officials clash over furloughs and budget plan in Iowa
In Des Moines House Speaker Bob Arnould accuses Gov. Terry Branstad of illegal moves by using unpaid furloughs to fund a pay raise. Branstad tours towns to pressure support for a budget package including spending limits and Taxpayers Rights reforms while lawmakers debate.
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Senate approves extra money for Iowa public schools
The Iowa Senate voted 30 to 20 to fund public schools at 1.19 billion dollars for next year, five million above Branstad’s recommendation and 36 million less than the legal maximum. The plan, bypassing the usual funding formula, faces House negotiation and potential tax impact. The measure is expected to be among the last passed before adjournment.
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Iowa official cautions furloughs to fund court pay ruling
A legal opinion warns Gov. Branstad against using employee furloughs to finance arbitration ordered pay raises. Attorney General adviser Charles Krogmeier says furloughs would likely violate the Iowa Supreme Court directive. The panel could allow renegotiating timing or delaying payments, while officials weigh options.
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House tightens investment rules in Iowa
DES MOINES AP The Iowa House approved a bill 97 to 0 to tighten investment standards for local governments after the Iowa Trust Fund scandal. It would require written investment policies, place tighter limits on where tax money can be invested, increase audits and monitoring, and stop short of banning pooled funds. Gov. Branstad is expected to sign.
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House backs video lottery ban and simulcasting extension
The Iowa House approved a ban on video lottery games by a 72 to 24 vote while allowing another year of simulcasting at Prairie Meadows. The gambling package heads back to the Senate with expected conference committee action to resolve remaining issues.
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