Iowa lawmakers warn of status quo budget for justice system
Des Moines lawmakers warn that budgets totaling nearly 1 billion dollars are not enough to staff Iowa courts, prisons and public safety. The judicial branch keeps its budget flat while the Departments of Corrections and Public Safety receive 181.7 million and 748.2 million respectively. They warn of fewer troopers, agents and officers, with retirement waves ahead and tax cuts blamed for reduced revenue.
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Iowa panel nudges higher education funding amid tuition pressure
The House Senate budget panel boosted fiscal 2017 higher education funding by about 10 million, including 3 million for 15 community colleges and 6.3 million for regent universities. The University of Iowa Iowa State University and University of Northern Iowa receive 1.3 million 2.2 million and 2.78 million respectively. Regents warn tuition likely to rise next fall as carry over funds trim the gap. Board President Rastetter says discussions on increases will begin.
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Senate panel backs tax hike for water quality funding effort
A Iowa Senate subcommittee failed to advance a 6.375 percent sales tax proposal to fund the Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation Trust. Democratic leaders urged public pressure while others warned the measure lacks enough votes in both chambers. The plan would raise revenue to 180.6 million after one year, with Branstad proposing alternative funding from the general fund balance and school infrastructure sales tax revenue.
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Capitol capers and budget battles in Iowa House
Rep Josh Byrnes retired from the Iowa House leaving his shoes in the well after his speech. Democrats criticize family planning funding while Republicans pass key budgets and a party line vote approves 71 21 for 43.1 million in general fund. Gas prices rise as crude gains push oil to 42 44 per barrel.
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