Senior utility discounts face state law scrutiny across Iowa
The Gazette reports senior discounts on garbage, water, sewer and recycling fees have drawn legal challenges. Cities including Marion Cedar Rapids Keokuk and Durant have ended or reviewed programs after an Iowa Code provision bans age based utility discounts. State Auditor Mary Mansman notes some cities have offered these discounts for years while urging compliance. Tom and Kay Lammers display their bills at home in Marion.
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Blum to hold four town halls in Eastern Iowa
U S Rep Rod Blum a Republican facing pressure to meet constituents said he will host four town halls during the May 8 11 congressional recess in Cedar Rapids Dubuque Marshalltown and the Cedar Valley area of Waterloo Cedar Falls He said he looks forward to hearing ideas and concerns from citizens across the district.
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Congressman Blum Nominates Xavier Student to West Point
U.S. Rep. Rod Blum met with Xavier High School senior Ryer Barnes and granted him a congressional nomination to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. Blum noted Barnes’s long effort as a key factor in the selection, a rare district achievement described by his staffer.
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Budget Debates Open as Democrats Criticize Cuts
Des Moines Democrats denounce 2018 spending as cuts upon cuts while Republicans frame proposals as the real world budget. Justice Systems panel advances GOP budget on party lines. total general fund for 2018 set at 7.245 billion, slightly under Branstad’s projection, with the current year at 7.26 billion.
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