Iowa House Expands Early Retirement for Local Governments
The Iowa House approved adding local governments to an early retirement measure linked to a Senate plan. The bill, 57 to 29, includes a property tax levy to fund the program, with concerns about tax increases and job replacements. The local option mirrors a state program offering bonuses and health coverage to workers who retire early.
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Des Moines
Iowa House
Chamber
Senate
Terry Branstad
Wayne Bennett
R-Galva
Gene Blanshaw
Dscranton
Brian Carter
Mount Pleasant
Buy American vehicles bill to Branstad
The Iowa Senate approved a Buy American measure on a 27 to 17 vote and sent the bill to Gov. Terry Branstad for signature. It requires state agencies to prefer domestic vehicles, granting a 5 percent price edge to vehicles with majority U S or Canadian components despite concerns from critics about practicality and optics.
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Des Moines
Bureau
Terry Branstad
Senate
Arne Waldstein
R Storm Lake
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Canada
Joe Coleman
D-Clare
Iowa Senate Requires 24-Hour Notice for Locker Searches
Iowa Senate approves a 24 hour advance notice requirement before inspecting student lockers. The measure, urged by Sen. Tom Mann, gives lockers protected status unless notice is provided and allows searches if evidence of school rule violations is suspected. The bill returns to the House for consideration of the amendment.
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Des Moines
Bureau
Iowa Senate
Senate
Tom Mann
D-Des Moines
House of Representatives
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Iowa
U.S. Supreme Court
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Orange City
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Senate balks at hard suspension for drunken driving
The Iowa Senate rejected a 30 day hard suspension proposal for drunken driving as part of a larger bill on DWI laws. Supporters led by Sen. Julia Gentleman argued it would deter intoxicated driving while opponents said it would be discriminatory and unfair to the poor. The plan failed on a 17 to 27 vote.
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Des Moines
Senate
Julia Gentleman
Tom Mann
D-Des Moines
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