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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 2017
Page
7
Iowa House approved Senate Bill 517 with a stand your ground provision allowing a law abiding person to use deadly force without retreat in public places. The measure, supported by Rep. Windschitl, passed 57-35 in the House and 33-17 in the Senate.
Iowa's largest public employee union AFSCME Council 61 asks arbitrator to rule that wage baselines payday rules and employee classifications are negotiable under new GOP backed rules. The union seeks to protect base rates and stable payday schedules amid two 1 percent raises. The arbitrator has 15 days to rule.
DES MOINES Iowa House Appropriations Committee Chairman Pat Grassley a New Hartford Republican says overhaul of Iowa tax credits including 427 million dollars for adoption wind energy and other programs will come in small bites. He backs capping tax credits and wants a clear annual spending figure when lawmakers meet to discuss House Study Bill 187.
Republican leader vows ongoing reform of tax credits for work programs. Grassley eyes committee action next week and possible House floor vote before adjournment. Earned Income Tax Credit and 260E community college credit praised as effective, while other credits face review for cap or elimination.
The Iowa Senate approved 36 to 13 a bill shifting school board and city elections to align with other votes to boost turnout and cut costs. Critics warn of voter confusion and added county costs. supporters say timing is sufficient. The measure, pending Gov. Branstad, takes effect July 1, 2019. Gazette Des Moines Bureau.
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