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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 2025

Page

7

Iowa House approves 2.8 percent K-12 funding increase

Rep Dan Gehlbach led a floor fight to boost public school funding to nearly 106 million more dollars for K-12 education, a 2.8 percent rise that passed 60-36 as Democrats argued it fails to cover inflation and rising costs. The plan maintains per pupil aid and expands private school vouchers, prompting further debate on property tax impacts and future funding.

Dan Gehlbach Urbandale House Senate Heather Matson D-Ankeny Iowa Gehlbach House Democrats Iowa State Education Association Des Moines Iowa City ISEA Jennifer Konfist D-Windsor Heights Matson Larry McBurney Durbandale Reynolds

Decatur County Free Speech Bill Faces Senate Move

Iowa House approved HF 472 to expeditiously dismiss frivolous suits that target free speech in Decatur County. The article tracks persistent absences by Supervisor Steve Fulkerson, a county auditor dispute, and open government advocacy amid threats of defamation action. Audlehelm, a former health board member, questions attendance and faces a county attorney response.

Iowa House Steve Fulkerson United States Florida Georgia Fulkerson Audlehelm Leon Journal-Reporter IPERS Decatur County Decatur Alan Wilson Board of Supervisors Wilson Gazette Decatur County Attorney Health Board Iowa Freedom of Information Council Randy Evans the Gazette House Iowa Institute For Free Speech Senate Brian Morris Morris

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