Branstad and leaders eye small tax hikes to balance budget
Gov. Branstad and legislative leaders indicate minor taxes and fees will likely rise next year to cover a deficit up to 65 million. Major revenue sources remain at current levels while a cigarette tax hike is the strongest possibility. Bipartisan votes will be required to pass any proposal.
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Bill” Hutchins
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Branstad signals tax and policy shifts in coming session
Iowa governor outlines plan to reexamine clean indoor air act and raise smoking age to 21 with tougher penalties. He hints at preserving liquor taxes while supporting a 20 cent bottle fee for small liquor purchases. Fiscal notes include possible $25 million indigent defense adjustment and $20 million in further cuts or revenue growth to balance the budget. Senate and House leaders debate teacher pay and tax measures as deficit relief looms.
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Grassley urges more Iowans to adopt a soldier
Senator Charles Grassley commends over 1,500 Iowans in the Adopt an Iowa Soldier program and urges others to join before the holiday mail deadline. The effort, a collaboration with WHO Radio, matches Iowa readers with service members overseas in Saudi Arabia and encourages sending supportive packages. Readers can contact Grassley’s Cedar Rapids office at 363-6832 or his D C office at 202-224-3744 to participate.
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