Lawmakers hope Branstad speed adjournment this week
Iowa legislators press for quick adjournment as they trail the budget timetable. House leaders say a 75 percent chance of finishing by Friday or Saturday exists if Governor Branstad acts swiftly on three major spending bills including education and state employee salaries.
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Gazete
Des Moines
Breas
House
Robert Arnould
Davenport
Terry Branstad
Branstad
Iowa
Arnould
Statehouse
Richard Vohs
Vohs
Iowa House
Iowa House Passes Health and Transport Budgets Amid Repeal Debate
Iowa lawmakers approved 89 to 6 a $33 million health and human services budget and 76 to 18 a $15.75 million transportation package. A conference report repeals part of an earlier environmental provision, drawing strong defects from some representatives.
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HOUSE
Conference Committee
Senate
Iowa Department of Transportation
Andrew McKean
Morley
Malpractice bill draws veto call from legislator
Des Moines Iowa Rep Roger Halvorson urged Governor Branstad to veto a malpractice bill. He argued the measure creates a 5 million dollar state fund funded by surcharges and would risk a potential 13 million dollar annual deficit. House and Senate actions, along with lawyer and doctor support, complicate passage and Branstad will study the bill before deciding.
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Judy Daupenin
Des Moines
Terry Branstad
Roger Halvorson
Montana
Branstadt
Halvorson
Senate
House
Halverson
Judiciary Committee
Dan Jay
D-Centerville
Iowa
Jay
Branstad
Richard Vohs
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