Vilsack and GOP leaders press for growth fund deal
Gov Tom Vilsack and Senate and House Republicans pressed to advance Iowa Values fund as talks focus on three priorities reforming business regulation tax changes and a financing plan including Internet sales tax. Iverson Kramer and Gipp voiced optimism a deal could emerge before May 2 adjournment.
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Senate expands child sexual abuse reporting to clergy
The Iowa Senate approved House File 206 by 33-12 to raise the mandatory reporting age to 16 and add clergy to the list of reporters. Supporters cite protecting vulnerable children from predators. opponents warn of constitutional and teen-related consequences amid church sex scandal fallout.
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Des Moines
Iowa Senate
Tom Vilsack
Senate
House
Kenneth Veenstra
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Panel advances economic stimulus fund in Iowa House
The Iowa House Economic Growth Committee moved House File 683 to create an 810 million to 890 million economic stimulus fund financing university research workforce training state parks and schoolhouse improvements. Supporters call it a bipartisan priority while critics warn of long term bond debt and uncertain sales tax revenue.
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Gazette
Des Moines
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Economic Growth Committee
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R-Vinton
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Sioux City
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