Iowans Hope for Tax Relief as Conference Works On Plan
A House Senate conference committee in Des Moines set a tax relief range of 100 to 120 million dollars for the coming fiscal year. If differences are resolved, the plan could deliver at least 100 million in tax relief, reflecting House and Senate proposals.
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Ken Sullivan
Gazette
Des Moines
Iowa lawmakers push for tax relief in conference talks
Senators Vilsack Palmer and House chair Halvorson clash over how to identify and distribute new tax relief. They aim for at least 100 million in relief with a conference committee seeking compromise on tax treatment of subchapter S corporations and venture-capital credits while sessions extend into next week.
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R-Monona
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Cedar Rapids
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Branstad to Sign $150 Million High Tech School Bill
Gov. Terry Branstad will sign a $150 million education technology bill at the Department of Economic Development. The ceremony will be broadcast live via the fiber optic network to reporters in Waterloo Cedar Rapids Davenport and Sioux City and to high schools statewide. The five year program funds computer purchases training for teachers and school tech upgrades with $30 million the first year. Critics say funds could be used elsewhere but supporters view the fiber network as vital for rural schools.
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Former officer pleads guilty to drug possession and intent
James Trimble a 44 year old former police officer and anti drug liaison to Urbandale schools pled guilty to a felony count of possession and intent to deliver methamphetamines In exchange prosecutors dropped several other drug charges He was arrested in Des Moines with Lorrie Brieholz 34 who pled guilty to a reduced misdemeanor drug possession charge Police found seven ounces of methamphetamines and other drugs in the van Trimble was fired after arrest as he faces up to 10 years and a $50000 fine with probation possible
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