Revenue Bill Seeks Higher Agricultural Land Tax Base
Iowa bill would raise agricultural land tax base to 17 mills and require local districts to levy 17 mills for state aid. It aims to fund larger credits but current projections say no enough revenue to cover $25 to $30 million needed for full credits. Four-year terms for county supervisors and township trustees gain house approval, sent to Senate.
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Des Moines
UPI
Senate
William den Herder
R-Sioux Center
Senate Eyes Action On Iowa Sales Tax Hike
In Des Moines the Iowa Senate began consideration of a house passed plan to raise the sales and use tax from 2 to 3 percent plus new levies. The move aims to generate about 40 million dollars annually to fund spending and potential property tax relief. Senate leaders plan to push the 3 percent sales tax while possible restorations for earmarked property tax relief are explored.
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Senate
Des Moines
House
Shaff
Robert Rigler
New Hampton
Legislative Notes on Pari Mutuel Vote Stirs Gov Hughes
Gov Harold Hughes expressed surprise at a near passage of a pari mutuel bill to create a racing commission and permit betting on horse and dog races. The vote nearly passed 51 to 49 as Nye reports, while the senate approved liquor-by-the-drink 26 to 24 and a caller mused about Iowa's sins in one year.
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Hughes
ES Moines
Harold Hughes
Senate
Johnston’s Future Tax Bill Reply Sparks Iowa House
State Supt Paul Johnston delivered a witty reply about penalties in the original house tax bill to Rep Elmer Vermeer asking for projected Iowa school costs by 1970. The remark stirred laughter as Johnston’s name awaits Senate confirmation and a partisan election ballot return bill moves forward.
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Hen
Paul Johnston
Elmer H. Vermeer
R-Pella
Iowa
Johnston
House
Iowa Senate
Senate
Vermeer
Junior Law Awards Presented to Three East Iowans at SUI
Sixteen University of Iowa law students received junior argument awards during Supreme Court day ceremonies in Iowa City. Among the honorees were second year students Robert Droll of Iowa City John Larson of Hills and Robert Story of Marion for their mock case arguments before Iowa District Court judges.
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Iowa City
University of Iowa Law
Supreme Court
SUI
Iowa District Court
Hills
Robert Droll
John Larson
Marion
Robert Story
More People Use Gazette Want Ads Than Ever Before
Local newspaper notes a surge in Gazette want ads as readers seek quick, affordable notices for jobs, housing, and services. Advertising officials report growing reader engagement and higher revenue from classified sections.
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Gazette
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