Vilsack and GOP Leader Clash Over Meeting Time
Gov Tom Vilsack and House Speaker Christopher Rants spar over whether Vilsack’s national profile harms Iowa business. Vilsack says he’s available. Rants says GOP leaders were invited but no reply, raising questions about posturing ahead of a possible VP bid.
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Law cracks down on animal fighting in Iowa
Tom Vilsack signed Senate File 2249 to raise animal fighting offenses to a Class D felony with up to five years in prison and a 7500 dollar fine starting July 1. Spectators face aggravated misdemeanor charges with up to two years. The bill targets cock and dog fighting while permitting select exclusions for events and activities.
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Senate GOP revises Iowa gambling tax plan for tracks and riverboats
Senate Republicans pressed a revised plan to tax riverboats at 23 percent and race tracks at 25 percent to resolve a court rulings on Iowa gambling taxes. It adds flat-fee revenue targets and sliding license fees, with talks ongoing ahead of Monday deadline.
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Senate supports Meskwaki code talkers recognition in Iowa
Iowa Senate backs congressional recognition for Meskwaki code talkers from Tama County who aided World War II efforts. Eight Meskwaki served with 18 tribes using their language to relay critical enemy troop information, overlooked by 2000 Navajo Medal of Honor legislation.
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