Iowa lawmakers near 100th day seek adjournment
Legislative leaders push toward adjournment on the 100th day as they agree to drop business tax breaks from the economic development budget bill despite Gov. Branstad objections. A juvenile crime package clears both chambers while negotiators work to reconcile several budget bills. Branstad warns against delaying M&E tax repeal and Subchapter S tax relief.
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Rod Boshart
Des Moines
Terry Branstad
House
Brent Siegrist
Council Bluffs
M&e
Department of Economic Development
Siegrist
Senate
Capitol renovation shelved in Des Moines political clash
Republicans and Democrats dropped a $40 million Statehouse renovation amid Gov. Branstad's opposition and looming veto. With session near end, legislators may instead pursue the $30.75 million Regents construction plan as they seek votes and a quick adjournment.
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Des Moines
Statehouse
Terry Branstad
Gipp
R-Decorah
Branstad
Senate approves retiree tax refund credit bill in Iowa
The Iowa Senate passed a measure to let federal government retirees claim state tax refunds as credits after missing a deadline. About 18 million dollars may be claimed by those unaware of the deadline, following a 32 million dollar January refunds payout. Senator Al Sorensen supported restoring refunds, while critics warned of precedent concerns. the bill advances to the House.
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Des Moines
Senate
Iowa
al Sorensen
Boone
House
Legislature approves tax breaks in Iowa budget
Legislation cleared 48 to 1 in the Senate and pairs Iowa tax code with federal changes. The measure would grant Iowa up to 19.5 million dollars in current year breaks and up to 14 million dollars next year. Gov Branstad is expected to sign. The panel rejected raising Social Security taxes despite House proposals.
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Ken Sullivan
Des Moines
House
Ways and Means Committee
Gordon Burke
Marshalltown
House approves naming board to oversee ICN
Des Moines reports the Iowa House approved a plan to create a three member Iowa Telecommunications and Technology Commission to govern the Iowa Communications Network. The move expands ICN reach to remaining 300 school districts and opens bids for private sector expansion while keeping backbone state owned. Governor Branstad expected to sign.
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House
ICN
Iowa Telecommunications and Technology Commission
Iowa House approves mandate relief bill to Branstad
Senate passed final approval on House File 642 to require future state mandates to spell out local cost shares or revenue-raising authority. The measure sets a $100,000 yearly threshold or $500,000 over five years to qualify as a mandate impacting counties cities and local subdivisions. Governor Branstad is expected to sign.
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Senate
House
Iowa
Sen
Tom Vilsack
Mount Pleasant
Terry Branstad
Des Moines GOP Debate Pits Branstad Against Grandy
In Des Moines tonight Gov. Terry Branstad faces Rep. Fred Grandy in the first of three GOP gubernatorial debates. The pair will run through 7 p.m. and travel to Sioux City and Cedar Rapids for subsequent events, with Grandy seeking additional invitations for Democratic candidates.
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Des Moines
Sioux City
Kcrg-Tv
Cedar Rapids
Grandy
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