Senate Democrats propose tax break targeting middle class Iowans
Senate Democrats unveiled an alternative plan to Iowa tax relief that would end federal deductibility on state returns and redirect $430 million to cut taxes for families and seniors. The measure raises the personal exemption to 100 and exempts Social Security income and pension income under 100000 AGI, with earned income credit doubling to 13 percent.
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Gazette
Des Moines
Senate
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Iowa
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Mike Gronstal
Council Bluffs
C.R. Chamber of Iowa
Kolaches
Statehouse
Gronstal
Joe Bolkcom
Iowa City
Ways and Means Committee
Capitol Digest Eastern Iowa Legislative Action
Capitol Digest outlines key legislative moves affecting Eastern Iowa as of Wednesday April 5. The digest highlights bills, votes, and committee actions likely to impact local residents and regional interests.
Budget Talks Show Small Wins Amid Big Spending Gaps
Legislative leaders said progress in fiscal 2007 budget talks on Wednesday brought several small issues near resolution. Yet major disagreements over next year's spending remain, as co-chairs Robert Koob and Marvin Pomerantz steer negotiations.
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Robert Koob
Marvin Pomerantz
Vilsack critics urge reform after Iowa payroll scandal
Gov Tom Vilsack announces a shakeup in the state Department of Workforce Development after a scandal showing three central Iowa officials were paid 1.8 million over 30 months. The Iowa Senate confirmed 230 of his appointments in a 50 to 0 vote.
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Tom Vilsack
State Department of Workforce Development
Iowa
Vilsack
Iowa Senate
Hall Home Furnishings Liquidation Ends a Century of Service
The owner announces retirement and immediate sale of a $1.5 million inventory and fixtures from Hall Home Furnishings. The entire stock will be offered directly to the public on a first come basis, ending over 100 years of local service.
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