Iowa budget deal promises tax relief and teacher raises
The tentative budget pact would cut Social Security and retirement taxes for seniors by up to 118 million dollars and raise teacher pay by at least 2500 dollars over three years. It includes a 103.2 million dollar school aid boost and 4 percent growth for K 12 base budgets, aiming to lift Iowa toward the national salary average.
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Rod Boshart
Gazette
Des Moines
Iowa
Legislative Services Agency
Linda Nelson
Iowa State Education Association
Senate
Mike Gronstal
Council Bluffs
TouchPlay ban goes into effect and shutdowns begin
Law bans TouchPlay machines with effective date March 20. Businesses have 45 days to remove the devices. Players express mixed feelings as some will miss the games while others welcome the change. Local residents Brad Brooks and Kathy Donelson share opinions and experiences with TouchPlay at Hy-Vee locations.
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North Liberty
Hy-Vee
Oakland Road
Brooks
Kathy Donelson
Cedar Rapids
U.S. Cellular
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