Legislature not done yet session goes into next week
Iowa lawmakers pressed fiscal 2017 budget issues on the 102nd day but failed to finish this year’s agenda. Senate Leader Mike Gronstal said negotiations will resume Monday as they seek to resolve water quality, medical cannabis, fireworks, fantasy sports, and Medicaid oversight while Gov Branstad pushes for a Senate debate on water quality funding. Democrats oppose large general fund shifts to fund water efforts.
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Legislature Debates Transportation Spending and Health Care Budget
Senate Democrats criticize a transportation spending plan for lacking new revenue and diverting funds from education and health care. The Senate also approved House-crafted health care language including Medicaid oversight and abortion provider funding protections, with negotiations to follow. The stand ing appropriations bill moves funds between water quality projects and Area Education Agencies.
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Iowa House Rejects Bonds for Wall ace State Office Building Upgrades
The Iowa House Appropriations Committee approved an $89.6 million infrastructure plan, $19 million less than the Senate, and rejected bonding for upgrades to the Wallace State Office Building, the State Historical Building, and the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy. The Senate favored $110 million in bonds. House endorses a pay-as-you-go stance, while the Senate supported bonding to avoid deteriorating facilities. The package also funds higher education with a $1 billion budget and increases private college tuition aid.
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