Budget Debate Shows Calls for More Cuts From Democrats
Grassley and Schneider fault the budget as too large insisting a family and business like approach is needed. They argue revenue may be lower than projected and call for cautious spending with a revised plan in place. Branstad trimmed the fiscal 2018 request by 173 million, keeping 24 million in new money after allocating 131 million over two years to refill reserves.
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Iowa Republicans outline budget cuts faced by education health and justice
The GOP plan seeks to fully fund a 40 million addition for K-12 schools and initial 20 million payments to replenish cash reserves in 2018 with more in 2019. It targets reductions below governor Branstad Reynolds proposals across education health care justice and agriculture while Democrats criticize the approach as harming safety and vulnerable Iowans.
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Abortion Bill Debate Divides Iowa Lawmakers
Iowa lawmakers debate SF 471 a measure described as monumental by supporters and criticized as a backdoor abortion ban by opponents. Rep. Vicki Lensing and Rep. Abby Finkenauer shared personal stories while a GOP Senate majority eyes final passage and Gov. Branstad’s signature.
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