Senate Republicans drop tax amendment push in Iowa
In Des Moines, 29 Senate Republicans meet and decide against pursuing a constitutional tax limit amendment. A five member committee will propose alternatives to controlling taxes and spending, with possible recommendations by April 15. Stanley’s advocacy drew ire as lawmakers remained skeptical of constitutional change.
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GOP
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Stanley
David Stanley
Iowans For Tax Relief
Statehouse
Murray plans raise of state workers in budget debate
Senate budget leader Sen. John Murray of Ames proposes an $11 million pay raise for state employees funded by refining Gov. Ray's cost-saving ideas. He envisions a hiring review, tax indexing freezes, and school aid reforms to save $33 million. Outcome uncertain in Senate and House.
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Des Moines
Robert Ray
Senate
John Murray
Ames
Murray
Iowa State Education Association
Ray
School Foundation
House
Hultman move kills mental health bill in Iowa
The Iowa Senate backed an amendment to create a new state mental health agency, but Majority Leader Calvin Hultman warned it would kill the bill. The proposal shifts funds and faces Appropriations Committee consideration, amid concerns over costs and state spending.
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Lowell Jenkins
Montrose
Sue Yeager
Ottumwa
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Council Bluffs
Des Moines
Iowa House
Senate
House
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Social Services
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Cardiac Lab Upgrade Approved for University Hospitals
DES MOINES The state Board of Health unanimously approved Iowa City University Hospitals and Clinics to spend 815488 dollars to replace an obsolete cardiac catheterization laboratory. Cardiac catheterizations are required before most heart surgeries and help prevent unnecessary procedures. Since 1967 more than 6000 patients have undergone catheterizations at University Hospitals.
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Des Moines
University of Iowa
State Board of Health
Waterville Man Guilty of Second Degree Murder
Robert Dean Hillesheim, 27, of rural Waterville was found guilty of second degree murder by a Winneshiek County jury after a November 14 incident left 14 year old Jennifer Buege dead. The trial, moved from Allamakee County, concluded Thursday afternoon with sentencing set for May 15.
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Sue Mathis
Allamakee County
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