Rants backs statewide tax for nearly $1 billion growth fund
Iowa House Speaker Christopher Rants champions a statewide property tax up to 2.5 percent of valuation to finance a $983 million development fund aimed at transforming the economy and upgrading schools. He favors lead times for local adjustments and supports tax reform to curb local debt. Senate and House members differ on funding, with some backing cigarette or sales tax options.
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House GOP opposes easing sex offender residence distance
Iowa House Republicans said they will oppose sentencing reform that would cut the 2,000 foot restriction preventing sex offenders from living near schools or child care centers. Senate plans to shrink the distance to 1,320 feet drew strong opposition from House leaders who warned against loosening protections for children.
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Senate leaders say two business bills lack votes this session
In Des Moines the Senate Republican leaders announced no votes will pass this session for two business measures. One targets city operated cable services by forbidding cross subsidies, while the other would tax Iowa’s largest credit unions over 150 million in assets.
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