Branstad Could Sign Iowa Stand Your Ground Bill
Gov. Terry Branstad said he expects to sign House File 517 after final review, supporting a bill with bipartisan backing that includes a stand your ground clause. The package pre-empts local gun restrictions, creates uniform carry permits, lowers handgun permit validity, and allows handguns in public buildings with permits.
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Branstad Faces Slow Senate Hearing On China Ambassadorship
Iowa Governor Terry Branstad said no confirmation hearing is expected before May and he plans a late April Washington trip after Easter to meet more Foreign Relations Committee members. He noted bipartisan support while criticizing the slow process and thanked Senators Grassley Ernst Corker Cardin for their remarks.
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Senate leader opens door to tax reform talks in Iowa
Senate President Jack Whitver, R-Ankeny, says tax reform remains possible this year but faces a tight budget. The legislature trimmed the current budget by nearly 120 million and tapped a 130 million reserve, with reform likely delayed to 2018. He supports lowering personal income taxes and cautions against a sales tax without broader reform.
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