Iowa legislature reaches $7.35 billion budget deal
House and Senate leaders announce a joint spending plan for fiscal 2017 totaling about 7.35 billion dollars. The agreement includes 2.25 percent school aid growth, 1.837 billion for health and human services, and 1 billion for education programs. Leaders say the deal balances the budget, avoids one time money for ongoing needs, and aims to return unused tax dollars to Iowans.
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Senators push to fund natural resources trust
Iowa lawmakers clash over funding a constitutionally protected natural resources trust. Sen. David Johnson accuses officials of stealing voters' will as Gov. Branstad defends a separate nontrust plan while urging action this session. The dispute centers on a voter approved three eighths of a penny sales tax increase to finance environmental, conservation and recreational projects.
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Local officials push to expand Iowa medical cannabis program
More than 100 city and county officials signed a letter urging lawmakers to expand Iowa’s medical cannabis program to allow production distribution and possession for debilitating conditions. Signers include Cedar Rapids Mayor Ron Corbett Linn County Supervisors members Iowa City Mayor Jim Throgmorton and officials from Coralville Marion and North Liberty. The letter argues comprehensive legislation would guide local officials help vulnerable citizens and reduce illegal activity while cannabidiol is already allowed for seizures but without access. The Senate has passed a cannabidiol expansion. a House GOP bill lags with fewer scope.
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Merle Haggard Dies on His Birthday at 79
Country icon Merle Haggard died at his home near Redding California on his 79th birthday after months of illness. Spokeswoman said death cause unavailable. son Ben Haggard noted he died surrounded by family and friends. Haggard wrote about Bakersfield life and patriotism, with over 100 songs on the Billboard charts.
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