Senate GOP approves nearly 2.7 billion Iowa budget plan
Iowa Senate Republicans pass a 2.7 billion dollar budget plan, sending a measure to the House amid Democrat opposition. The plan funds about 60 percent of general fund spending, excludes K 12 funding and sets jobs and salary changes across state agencies. Governors budget demands and bipartisan talks loom as both sides haggle over education and health care funding.
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Iowa House weighs 0.08 drinking driving bill
Iowa lawmakers debate tougher drunk driving rules with House Republicans supporting a 0.08 BAC threshold and penalties aligned with 0.10. Some Democrats favor graduated penalties, while federal funding pressure and studies showing lives saved influence the stall and splits persist.
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Iowa House approves hunting license fee increase
The Iowa House voted 77 to 15 to raise resident hunting licenses from 12.50 to 17.00 starting July 1, generating 900000 with 540000 to pheasant and quail habitat work. Supporters cite improved game bird populations while critics call for alternative habitat and harvest limits.
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Iowa Wins 150000 Grant for Early Childhood Programs
Gov. Tom Vilsack announced Iowa is one of four states to receive a 150000 grant from Smart Start National Technical Assistance Center to fund training for child care providers teachers and parents. The plan aims to boost early education for children age five and younger with assessments and improvements over 12 to 18 months.
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