Open government bill advances as House keeps enforcement power
The Iowa House approved a public information board with fines up to 2500 for willful open records violations and set nine members with a single executive director. The vote was 89 to 7 amid changes. the bill excludes governor and judiciary and aims to balance politics and gender. The session also trimmed education reform measures including charter school rules and a statewide job board in a 52 to 45 vote.
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House
Senate
Dave Jacoby
Doralville
Jacoby
Iowa House
Sharon Steckman
Mason City
Steckman
Boyd Chambers
Sheldon
Capitol Digest Roundup of Iowa Statehouse Items
A statewide digest notes a license renewal by online option revived in a government efficiency bill backed by Sen. Jeff Danielson. Cedar Rapids Kennedy show choir Happiness Inc. receives a House resolution after Parade named them national favorite. Show Choir Nationals accolades cited. A 50-dollar annual tax credit for volunteer firefighters and EMS personnel gains House approval 96-1. Senate had 50-0. Quote highlights Rep Raecker in retirement remarks.
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Legislative Tunnel
Jeff Danielson
Waterloo
Senate Appropriations Committee
Cedar Rapids Kennedy High School
Happiness Inc
Iowa House
Parade Magazine
Grand Ole Opry
Nashville
Legislative Services Agency
LSA
Senate
Terry Branstad
Peter) Downie
Scott Raecker
Urbandale
Tammy Wawro to Lead Iowa State Education Association
Tammy Wawro of Cedar Rapids elected ISEA president for three years by more than 300 delegates at the annual meeting. The longtime educator and former vice president will guide the 34 000 Iowa teachers with goals to boost resources and strengthen partnerships with leaders, administrators, parents and the community. Mike Beranek chosen as vice president.
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Gazette
Des Moines Bureau
DES Moines
Iowa
Iowa State Education Association
Tammy Wawro
Cedar Rapids
ISEA
Wawro
Cedar Rapids Education Association
Wawre
University of Northern Iowa
Tammy
Chris Bern
Bern
Mike Beranek
Western Hills Elementary School
West Des Moines
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Sourcemedia
Gedar Rapids
Iowa City
Amee
Lehm Books & Gifts
Amana Colonie
Derena’s
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