State GOP targets lean budget cushion for next year
Iowa Republicans and Gov. Branstad propose a $7.245 billion general fund plan for the next fiscal year, $38.6 million below Branstad’s revised figure and about $15 million under current funding. Rep. Grassley and Sen. Schneider back a $40.1 million K-12 commitment for 2018 but hesitate on a 2 percent rise for K-12 and higher education in 2019.
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Des Moines
Legislative
Terry Branstad
Branstad
Pat Grassley
R-New
Hartford
Charles Schneider
R-West
Schneider
Cedar Rapids sees steep jump in home assessments
Cedar Rapids residents report large value hikes in 2024 assessments with Larry Lang noting his NE Cedar Rapids home rose from 117 800 to 123 000. Lang plans an appeal as taxes rise on fixed incomes while hundreds seek appeal. assessor Beth Weeks calls it possibly a record year.
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the Gazette
Larry Lang
Cedar Rapids
Beth Weeks
Cedar Rapids Reports 8 Percent Rise in Property Values
Cedar Rapids shows an 8 percent overall increase in property values year over year with a combined assessed value of 10.2 billion dollars for the current year.
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Cedar Rapids
Legislature passes abortion limits in Iowa House
The Iowa House approved Senate File 471 after hours of debate, imposing a 72 hour waiting period and requiring ultrasound options before abortion. The vote was 55 to 42 with no Democratic support and one Republican opposed. If enacted, the measure would align Iowa with 17 states restricting abortions after 20 weeks.
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Senate
Shannon Lundgren
R-Peosta
Dave Maxwell
Gibson
Inside Atheist delivers invocation at state Capitol
An atheist speaker gives an invocation at the state Capitol drawing attention to church state separation. Lawmakers and attendees participate in the event, highlighting a growing dialogue on belief and governance within the state.
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