Dems vote to shift use tax to schools
The Iowa House voted 58 million from transportation to raise teacher salaries fund school technology and community colleges. Democrats defended the shift against GOP objections while budget gaps remain about 150 million. Republican leaders warned of further budget disputes and political clash ahead.
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James Q. Lynch
The
Gazette
Des Moines
House
Dick Myers
Iowa City
Tom Vilsack
Vilsack
Christopher Rants
Sioux City
Iowa farmers rally to protect way of life amid livestock rules
More than 1,000 Iowa farmers gathered in Des Moines to urge lawmakers to protect their industry from stringent livestock regulations. They framed the protest as democracy in action, while environmental groups push a consensus livestock bill addressing health and environmental concerns. Farmers warned against arbitrary rules and emphasized their community role as lawmakers work on Senate File 2239.
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Brent Siegrist
Council Bluffs
Vilsack
Siegrist
Gazette
Des Moines
Iowa
Capitol
Ed Beaman
Agribusiness Association of Iowa
Wallace State
Beaman
Senate
Senate Agriculture Committee
Elizabeth Horton Plasket
Iowa Environmental Council
Senate Ag
Bipartisan Drafting Committee
Vilsack backs Clancey for Iowa Racing panel amid vote doubt
Gov. Tom Vilsack continues to back former Des Moines Mayor Lee Clancey for the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission as Senate leaders indicate she lacks enough votes. Iverson urges withdrawal while Clancey faces GOP opposition over endorsements and regional balance. The April 15 confirmation deadline looms.
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James Q. Lynch
Gazette
Des Moines
Tom Vilsack
Lee Clancey
Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission
Senate
Shannahan
Clancey
Iverson
Vilsack
al Gore
Iowa
Iowa poll shows strong support for cigarette tax hike
A Market Strategies Inc poll of 500 Iowa voters finds 74 percent favor a 50 cent per pack cigarette tax increase. The result could add about 113 million dollars to state revenues to curb smoking and aid budget needs, though legislative leaders have dismissed tax hikes.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Dan Ramsey
Tobacco Free
Ramsey
Market Strategies Inc
Ames Woman Snaps Photo With New Iowa Postage Stamp
Gladys Colwell of Ames photographs her husband Peter beside a Des Moines display poster for the new Iowa postage stamp. The stamp is part of the Greetings From America series featuring large-letter postcards representing all 50 states, designed by Lonnie Busch.
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Gladys Colwell
Ames
Peter
Des Moines
Lonnie Busch
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