Democrats push alive tax plan in Iowa Legislature
Democrats say House File 807 would use a 505 million windfall from ending federal deductibility to cut state income taxes, with Gov. Culver backing changes. Speaker Pat Murphy reports 50 votes and optimism for 51, amid budget cuts and political pressure from Republicans. TEA Party protests rise outside the Capitol as debates continue.
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Statehouse
Recovery aid added to $700 million bonding bill in Iowa
Des Moines lawmakers propose a $45 million disaster recovery allocation within a $700 million infrastructure bond package. The measure targets Cedar Rapids flood damage including downtown steam heat and cultural sites such as the Paramount Theatre and the National Czech & Slovak Museum. Provisions aim to leverage federal funds and provide $118 million for local matching projects, plus about $20 million in incentives for affordable housing. road and bridge components face political opposition from Gov. Culver.
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Des Moines Bureau
Des Moines
Cedar Rapids
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D-Des Moines
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National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library
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Hogg
House
Senate
Iowa Finance Authority
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Chet Culver
House Passes State Prison Budget Cuts
The Iowa House approved a plan reducing spending on the prison system by about 11 million dollars as part of an 18.4 million dollar cut to the justice budget Rep Todd Taylor Cedar Rapids led the debate noting the need to meet targets Fort Madison prison faces the largest cut at 3.6 million dollars with questions about potential layoffs and shelter funding faced opposition from Rep Christopher Rants Sioux City who urged delaying fleet purchases to fund shelters but was rebuffed.
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Cedar Rapids
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Sioux City
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D-Des Moines
Gessow
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Rielly
Oskaloosa
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State Center
la Seur
McKinley
Iowa Power Fund Board
Alliant Energy
Marshalltown
Balance on local boards bill heads to governor
Senate action advances House File 243 to Governor Culver after a 31-19 vote. The measure requires cities and counties to pursue gender balance on boards with a three month vacancy exemption. Quote from Sen. Herman Quirmbach highlights tense budget season.
GOP blocks Culver nominees in partisan Iowa Senate
Iowa Senate Republicans blocked Gov. Culver's choice Gene Gessow to lead the Department of Human Services in a heated debate. The 31-19 vote fell two short of the two thirds needed for confirmation as Democrats accused Republicans of gutting the process.
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Des Moines Bureau
DES Moines
Senate
Republicans United
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Chet Culver
Iowa Department of Human Services
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Chariton
Gessow
Culver
Jack Kibbie
D-Emmersburg
GOP
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Council Bluffs
McKinley
Senate OKs legislation for dependent adults
The Iowa Senate unanimously approved Senate File 484 to strengthen protections for dependent adults. The measure, born from the Atalissa bunkhouse case, requires annual boarding home registrations, regulatory rules, and improved abuse-claim records. It also reforms processes within state human services and inspections agencies.
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Des Moines
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Chet Culver
Atalissa
Department of Human Services
Department of Inspections and Appeals
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