Branstad backs new license plate funding Capitol repairs
Gov. Branstad proposed a special Golden Dome license plate and other fundraising to finance Capitol renovations rather than borrowing. He favors a pay as you go approach using state funds, private donations, tax check offs, and plate proceeds to restore the Capitol and fire safety features during the decade. He rejected a $40 million bond plan for the Capitol and Old Historical Building while supporting a $30 million Regents bond plan. Branstad aims to replace the sesquicentennial plate after 1996 with a Capitol dome design whose fees aid repairs.
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Harkin pushes tougher welfare reform modeled on Iowa plan
Senator Tom Harkin challenges Clinton's two year welfare cap calling it too liberal. He unveils his own reform insisting beneficiaries face responsibilities from day one. Mary Jo Bane backs two year limit but Harkin questions its rationale. Iowa Rowe cites better assessment under reform.
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IES Utilities residential rates near national ranks
The survey shows Iowa Electric Light and Power district paid 12.1 cents per kWh last summer, ranking 25th of 189 utilities, while Iowa Southern Utilities averaged 6.2 cents and ranked 18th lowest. Interstate Power and Iowa Illinois Gas & Electric also listed with 7.7 and 10.7 cents per kWh respectively.
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Camp Courageous Winsraffle Exemption Vote For Special Gift
Iowa Legislature cleared a waiver to allow Camp Courageous to hold a raffle on its 240 acre Monticello area facility. Tickets at 100 dollars each exceed the usual 20 dollar limit with prize cap raised. House passed 81 to 4 and sent to Gov Branstad for final approval. The exemption, expiring Jan 1, supports a December 31 noon drawing at the main lodge.
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Branstad to release tax and finance records this week
Gov. Terry Branstad announced he will disclose his tax returns and family finances, urging other 1994 gubernatorial candidates to do the same. Democrats cite concerns over contracts linked to former Branstad staffers, including Iowa Communications Network, Marshalltown Veterans Home privatization, a Clarinda prison lease, and Medicaid mental health bids.
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Iowa House committee advances health care reform skeleton
The Ways and Means Committee approved a draft health plan on party lines. It includes tax provisions, deducting health insurance premiums, family health accounts, and credits for premiums. Lawmakers question timing as debate shifts to Human Resources.
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