Legislature debates school technology fund and growth targets
Lawmakers clash over creating a school technology fund while ensuring elementary and secondary budgets at least match revenue growth. Democrats seek property tax relief via school funding changes. Branstad backs a broad study of Iowa property taxes and fee options for exemptions amid federal funding uncertainties.
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Pharmacy discount ban sparks debate in Iowa aging state
Lawmakers consider ending blanket senior citizen discounts at Drug Town and similar chains to curb drug abuse and interactions. Witkowski cites private market interference while pharmacists warn about higher bills for seniors facing $600 to $800 monthly prescriptions. The ban would not affect nonprescription items or mail order discounts beyond reducing incentives. Denise Prybil notes half her Drug Town customers are elderly and urges continuity with a single pharmacist for medical history tracking.
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Lebeda's Chapter 11 Filing Reveals Major Debts and Promises
Emerson said the Chapter 11 action will not affect jobs and operations, with stores open and a running factory. The bankruptcy petition lists Lebeda's largest secured debts to Firstar Bank 167532 Hy-Vee 110000 Von Ebert 85000 and others, plus unsecured claims against Internal Keen Service Iowa Department of Revenue and several TV stations and creditors.
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Dallas
Lyle Kopp
Peosta
Oe Investment Properties
Bringfield
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Coralville
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Waterloo
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St. Louis
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Memphis
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Milwaukee
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Texas
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Ind
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Topeka
Kan
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