Iowa senators confirm four Branstad appointees in split vote
Legislation action tightens as four Branstad appointees win approval while Arlen Ciechanowski for the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy remains undecided by today’s confirmation deadline. Palmer’s term drew fierce debate over Toledo and Mount Pleasant closures and concerns about legality.
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Iowa universities report nearly 400 tax fraud cases among staff
Iowa public universities report about 400 employees involved in suspected tax fraud this season. UI lists roughly 337 University of Iowa staff with fraud findings and ISU notes more than 60 employees raising concerns. UNI has not commented this week. UI and ISU say no evidence of a system breach. Authorities continue IRS and state reviews with a task force examining similarities and cases including joint returns and out of state filings.
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Senate Democrats push 2016 budget matching Branstad level
Iowa Senate Democrats outline a 2016 budget at 7.341 billion dollars matching Gov. Branstad, with a 2.625 percent boost for K-12 funding, a regent tuition freeze, and full funding of property tax credits. They back an early retirement incentive saving the state 16.1 million next year and keep surplus use for 5 percent general fund growth.
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