Branstad vows end to Iowa film tax incentives plan
Governor-elect Terry Branstad said he will scrap Iowa film tax credits while keeping a possible film office. He weighs moving the office to the Cultural Affairs Department as part of broader economic development reforms. He stressed no decision yet and stressed cost effectiveness and taxpayer protection. The audit found 25.6 million in credits improperly issued amid a probe into the state film program.
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Iowa court debt amnesty forgives millions for 12700 payers
Iowa's first court debt amnesty collected over 2 million dollars from more than 12 700 people who paid at least half of overdue fines and fees. About 246 000 eligible debtors owed 213 million dollars four years or more. final totals may rise as deadline continued.
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Branstad selects Debi Durham to lead Iowa public private economic plan
Debi Durham, head of the Sioux City Chamber of Commerce, is chosen by governor elect Terry Branstad to head a new public private partnership aimed at creating 200000 Iowa jobs in five years. She supports local regional development and borrowing models from nationwide partnerships while facing mixed reaction from critics about privatizing economic development.
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