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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 2025

Page

10

GOP led states push voucher programs across the nation

States led by Republicans expand private school tuition and homeschool funding amid tight budgets. Texas lawmakers proposed a 1 billion per year voucher program with 10 000 annual caps, while Florida Arizona Iowa Ohio and Oklahoma show rising costs. Critics warn the shifts could crowd out public schools even as governors push for broader tax cut backed school choice.

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Iowa budget battle pits vouchers rise against education asks

Senate and House Budgets diverge over a 44 percent increase for private school vouchers and health care cuts. Reynolds estimates a roughly 10.8 billion spending allowance with tax cuts and reserve funds shaping the plan. Democrats accuse Republicans of shifting funds from health care and public education to vouchers while corporates receive tax relief. Both sides outline sector allocations including health and human services and K-12 funding, with bills moving through committees ahead of a possible overtime session.

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Cournoyer and Sand question 2026 plans in Iowa politics

Iowa Lt Governor Kim Reynolds appointee Shannon Cournoyer has not announced next steps or a potential run for governor. State Auditor Rob Sand, a possible Democratic candidate, has not announced intentions and declined comment. The Auditor oversees state and local government fiscal operations.

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