GOP advances bills to cut Iowa income taxes by $1B
Republican lawmakers push to use budget surplus and the Taxpayer Relief Fund to accelerate income tax relief by about 1 billion dollars next year. The bills would lower the rate to 3.8 percent in 2025, roll back property tax limits, and let county supervisors decide on compensation boards, with votes advancing out of committee in both chambers.
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Grow the Love campaign seeks donors to restore Cedar Rapids trees
Cedar Rapids residents and small businesses will be asked to join the Grow the Love effort to finish a $37 million fundraising drive. The plan aims to plant about 42,000 trees on public rights of way to replenish the tree canopy lost in the 2020 derecho, with over half funds raised so far.
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Michelle Beisker named Trees Forever CEO in Cedar Rapids
Trees Forever announced Michelle Beisker as chief executive officer as it expands its 10 year initiative with 7A parks. On Saturday the group will start a community fundraising phase for ReLeaf Cedar Rapids, a public private partnership with the city.
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Iowa lawmakers approve mental health overhaul bill
Iowa lawmakers approve a plan to combine 32 mental health and substance use regions into seven unified behavioral health districts. The bill, House File 2673, passed 88 to 8 after Senate amendments and now heads to Gov. Reynolds for signing.
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