Senate backs tax study plan for Iowa fiscal review
Senate adopts a 33 to 15 plan urging a full tax study if the House agrees. State officials warn of a shrinking general fund balance for the current year and call for cautious budgeting as lawmakers face revenue disputes. Marion moves to appeal a Linn County ruling over police discipline at the 1981 Fair on the Square. Linn County schools seek court action over delayed property tax revenues.
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D-Adel
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Marion
Iowa Supreme Court
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Zoning shift could curb adult venues in Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids zoning panel weighs changes to the zoning ordinance as authorities target adult book stores triple X theaters and massage parlors. The board labeled the effort a high priority during Tuesday’s briefing.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa Senate Tightens Animal Cruelty Law And Liability
The Iowa Senate advanced bills tightening cruelty to animals and limiting dog owner liability. The dog owner would be liable when a dog worries maims or kills a domestic animal or bites a person, unless the injured party is committing an illegal act. The second bill allows suspending or revoking licenses of animal dealers if cruelty is proven.
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Des Moines
Bureau
Iowa Senate
Senate
Punitive damages bill advances in Senate
In Des Moines the Senate approved a punitive damages measure 38 to 8, extending local government authority to insure employees against punitive damages and requiring proof of wanton willful and reckless misconduct to sue public employees. Cedar Rapids Safety Commissioner Floyd Bergen commented on concerns the current standard of recklessness may mislead juries.
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Linn County
Cedar Rapids
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Cedar Rapids warns men over fitting room wallet thefts
Cedar Rapids police warn male shoppers about wallet thefts from unattended pants in fitting rooms. In ten days three reports, the latest noting a loss of 90 dollars cards keys a license and photos after a two minute wait. Police urge leaving wallets with a companion or placing them in the new pants pocket and transferring back if not purchased.
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Cedar Rapids
James Barnes
Westdale
Barnes
Correction and notices from The Gazette
Free sign language classes sponsored by the Grant Wood Area Education Agency run Thursday nights April 14 to May 26 at 4401 Sixth St SW. A funeral home supplied obituary details for Anna Novak noting 13 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren. A Henry Rucker workshop at Coe College is set for Saturday and Sunday with advance registration by Friday at P O Box 709 Marion 52302. Cedar Rapids Stamp Club hosts 1983 Exhibition and Bourse at IBEW Hall. John Stodola pictured in 1932 Cedar Rapids police photo. spelling corrected. The Gazette invites corrections via phone 398 8313.
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Reagan confronts GOP over defense budget hike demands
President Reagan rejects GOP pressure to trim his defense buildup saying the 10 percent real increase remains his target. Sen. Domenici and other Budget Committee members caution the panel lacks votes to approve the full plan while talks explore possible savings from inflation, fuel costs, and MX deployment.
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Capitol Hill
Howard Baker
Tennessee
Baker
Grassley Says Defense Not Sacred Cow In Budget Fight
Sen. Charles Grassley said defense spending should face cuts like social programs as Republicans resist a 10 percent increase and urge across the board restraint. He warned the Senate Budget Committee will be gridlocked until consensus emerges, possibly trading defense hikes for tax or entitlement reforms.
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Republican Budget Committee
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Iowa
Senate
Senate Budget Committee
Iowa approves flexible schedules for school years
Gov. Branstad signs a measure allowing districts to pilot nontraditional schedules that meet 180 days or equivalent classroom hours. Districts must request DPI approval and hold a public hearing on the experiment.
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Des Moines
Terry Branstad
Branstad
Department of Public Instruction
The Gazette Company History and Mailing Details
The Gazette Established in 1883 by The Gazette Company and published daily and Sunday at 500 Third Avenue SE Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406. Second Class postage paid at Cedar Rapids Iowa. Subscription rates include Carrier 1.95 per week and Mail options for Morning Editions and Sunday 7 issues 9.20-4 weeks 95.00-52 weeks. USPS 095680. The Associated Press holds exclusive republication rights for local news and AP dispatches.
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Cedar Rapids
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