Branstad hints at longer session for budget fixes
Gov. Terry Branstad said it could take two to three months to resolve budget issues, while Democrat leaders push for a quicker adjournment around Easter. He urged comprehensive spending reforms starting July 1 and warned against revenue increases until a full plan is in place. House Speaker Bob Arnould and Senate Leader Bill Hutchins criticized delays and vowed not to let the governor derail negotiations.
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Hutchins
Branstad
Revised tax take creates serious problem for Iowa budget
The Des Moines REC lowered the state's 1992 tax projection by 27.2 million, creating a deficit for Gov. Branstad to address. The action prompts a third across the board spending freeze, 13 million in selective cuts, and a total 36.5 million in budget reductions to cover lower revenues. Budget officials cite recession and overly optimistic fee and fine estimates.
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Rod Boshart
ES Moines
Terry Branstad
Dennis Prouty
Legislative Fiscal Bureau
REC
Branstad
Richard Vohs
State Revenue Growth Trimmed for 1992 Forecasts
Iowa officials cut the projected revenue growth for fiscal 1992 from 6.8 percent to 6 percent as nine months show higher taxes and fees but slower than anticipated. The Revenue Estimating Conference had earlier penciled 7.3 to 6.8 percent in December.
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Iowa gay rights measure gains broad backing in Des Moines
Labor and civic leaders gathered at the Statehouse to endorse pro posed gay right s legislation, framing it as necessary civil rights protection. Supporters touted coalition building with liberal groups and religious leaders while urging debate in the House before a expected veto by Governor Branstad.
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Pcore
Statehouse
Terry Branstad
Mark Smith
Iowa Federation of Labor
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Temple B’nai Jeshurun
Des Moines
Senate
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Republican National Committee
Iowa
Michael Current
Dignity and Equality Advocates
Harkin Reflects On Failed White House Bid
DES MOINES AP Sen Tom Harkin says his presidential run taught him lessons about campaigning in a primary and press coverage. He endorsed Bill Clinton after dropping out and cites money as his main hurdle while urging voters to consider party alignment amid Washington gridlock.
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Arkansas
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Iowa
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George Bush
White House
Clinton
Woman Wins Record Jackpot on Iowa Riverboat Casino
Christine Blasingame of Evanston Illinois won a $298 845 jackpot on The President the largest ever for Iowa floating casinos. The win followed a $40 play and occurred as she faced bills and unemployment. Nine linked machines generated the prize with players contributing two cents per dollar.
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Davenport
Iowa
Christine Blasingame
Evanston
Ill
Blasingame
Grassley hailed as frugal by NTU correction
The National Taxpayers Union corrected an earlier error and now says Sen. Charles Grassley is the most frugal among Iowa's delegation. The group previously labeled him the highest spender and noted deficits in its initial report. Grassley questioned the first study's methodology.
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National Taxpayers Union
Charles Grassley
NTU
Grassley
Iowa
Three Iowa agencies to vacate Capitol offices
The Iowa Senate approved 29 to 20 a budget amendment moving staff from the state treasurer auditor and secretary of state offices to other buildings in Des Moines. The offices themselves may stay. staff must relocate by December 1. Senator Jim Lind backed the plan to ease Capitol congestion.
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