Hutchins credits Branstad for undermining tax increase
Iowa Senate leader Bill Hutchins says Governor Branstad public meetings have eroded support for a one cent sales tax hike while acknowledging 26 votes may be hard. He favors a sales tax increase paired with a progressive income tax tweak to offset it, while Democrats eye reallocating tax burdens.
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Rod Boshart
Des Moines
Terry Branstad
Senate
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D-Audubon
Iowa
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Senate fails to override Iowa veto on striker protections
The Iowa Senate failed to muster the two thirds needed to override Gov. Branstad's veto of a bill restricting permanent hires of replacement workers during strikes. The 26 to 20 vote left the measure eight votes short, despite warnings of potential violence seen at Caterpillar facilities.
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Iowa
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House approves welfare move to curb in-migration to Iowa
The Iowa House passed restrictions to limit welfare benefits for newcomers who move to the state. The measure, approved 55 to 40 with 12 Democrats backing, bars new arrivals from state benefits matching the prior state for the first year. Opponents say it punishes the poor and wastes money.
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Iowa
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Rooney Creek
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D-Polk City
Midwest
Nebraska
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Tom Jochum
D-Dubuque
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Legislator Cleared to Vote on Prairie Meadows Issues
The House Ethics Committee cleared Rep. Tony Bisignano to vote on Prairie Meadows track matters though he works for county officials who run the track. Bisignano, a Des Moines Democrat, sought guidance after concerns were raised. The panel found no conflict for him to participate in debates over proceeds from a special tax break.
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Prairie Meadows
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North English
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D-Des Moines
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