Doderer bids farewell to Legislature after 34 years
Rep Minnette Doderer of Iowa City ends a 34 year career in the General Assembly. In a 27 minute House farewell she recalled the 1964 reapportionment fight the Vietnam era and her 12th term. She praised colleagues and noted changes toward women’s leadership and open politics.
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Iowa Senate approves two day sales tax holiday for back-to-school gear
The Iowa Senate passes HF 2351 with a two day 5 percent state and local tax exemption on clothes and shoes under 100 dollars. The plan would run the first Friday in August to the Saturday afterward. Critics call the measure a political gimmick while supporters hope to boost retail activity and tax policy fairness.
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