Iowa Tapes New Appeal Over Gambling Tax Law
Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller filed a second appeal with the U S Supreme Court seeking to overrule a state court ruling that struck down the two tier gambling tax structure. Lawmakers work toward a tentative settlement with three race tracks as the dispute stalls adjournment.
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Lawmakers mull tartan approval and gambling revenue options
Iowa officials plan to approve an official tartan for the state by Thursday and may pursue Plan B if a court ruling blocks progress. Iverson notes tracks in Altoona Council Bluffs and Dubuque seek 23 million in one time fees plus 19 million in retroactive taxes to balance 2005 infrastructure, with potential refunds in 2008 if revenue grows. Alternatives include higher tax rates, a casino admission tax, or a graduated tax on track income.
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Education rally draws few parents at Statehouse
Stephanie Estes of Des Moines speaks with state Rep. Ed Fallon and Sen. Keith Kreiman about education spending at the Statehouse. Estes led a Parents for Our Kids' Education rally but attendance was low.
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Iowa House approves measure to count fetus as victim
Iowa House backs House File 2558 63 36 to recognize a fetus as a second victim in murders of pregnant women. Rep Dan Boddicker calls it simple justice while opponents warn it clashes with Roe v Wade and defines personhood differently from current Iowa law.
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Stilwill Seeks Confirmed Term as Iowa Education Chief
Senate Majority Leader Stewart Iverson says Ted Stilwill will likely win the 34 affirmative votes for a second four year term as director of the Iowa Department of Education. An alternative Vilsack appointee, Jonathan Wilson, lacks GOP support despite Wilson's qualifications and activism.
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Iowa House Sends Air Quality Bill to Gov Vilsack
Des Moines Iowa House approved House File 2523 by 63 34 sending it to Governor Tom Vilsack who already signaled opposition The measure amended by the Senate would tweak implementation and compliance timelines Rep Mark Kuhn praised a possible veto calling it devastating to the environment
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