Iowa Senate advances tax rise barrier and funding ideas
Iowa Senate advanced a joint resolution to amend the state constitution to require a two thirds vote for income tax increases and certain taxes, arguing to curb government taxation. Opponents warn it would restrict future emergency finance moves. The panel also approved a plan creating University of Iowa Center for Intellectual Freedom and moved tax and health coverage bills toward Reynolds.
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Officer posing as teen leads to arrest in Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids man David Gabel, 65, was arrested after he sought to meet online a person he believed to be a 13 year old for sexual acts. A warrant was issued April 8 and he posted 5000 bail after his Monday arrest. The Gazette reports.
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Cedar Rapids schools cut 27 district office jobs to save funds
Cedar Rapids Community School District cuts 27 full time district office positions, about 11 percent payroll reduction, aiming for 1.66 million in savings by June 30. The reductions follow a prior 6 percent school based cut and 12 million deficit pressures from enrollment declines and fading federal funds, with no student programs eliminated.
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Fewer people cross state lines for abortions in 2024 study says
Guttmacher Institute reports 2024 saw abortion totals rise modestly while cross state movement fell about 9 percent. About 1.04 million abortions occurred nationwide, with 155000 people traveling across state lines, a shift linked to new state bans and telehealth access.
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