Vehicle fee boost on road to passage
Iowa House speeds toward a transportation funding bill that would raise title and registration fees including pickups to help cover a 200 million DOT shortfall. Republicans and some Democrats critique the plan, while supporters call it a modest start toward the DOT's needs with potential fuel tax alternatives.
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Session could end early says Senate Dem leader
Iowa Senate Democrats hint the 2008 session could wrap up ahead of schedule as they focus on the fiscal 2009 budget and a shrinking list of must do bills. Gronstal says they hope to finish next week, with Gov. Culver and House leaders closely aligned on spending.
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Culver backs compulsory education bill in Iowa
Gov. Chet Culver supports House File 2623 to raise the compulsory attendance age from 16 to 18. The measure to keep teenagers in school until 18 won committee approval and could move to floor action, cited as needed for a better educated work force.
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Iowa lawmakers drop mandate plan for universal kid health care
Senate debates House File 2539 amendment to remove parental insurance mandate and form an advisory panel led by former Govs Branstad and Vilsack. The panel would craft a universal coverage plan by December aiming for all Iowa children insured by January 2011, with options including Medicaid expansion and automatic enrollment.
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