Iowa lawmakers weigh cigarette tax hike or sports betting
Public hearing probes two funding options for health programs, renewable fuels, and workforce growth as Gov. Reynolds weighs a $1.50 cigarette tax increase to fund health initiatives and potential sports betting if the Supreme Court allows. Stakeholders urge labs funding, water quality, and crime probe resources amid a slower revenue forecast. The administration will study priorities before proposing to the legislature.
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Reynolds Disagrees With King Diversity Remarks Amid Campaign Co Chair Role
Des Moines Governor Kim Reynolds says she completely disagrees with U.S. Representative Steve King's comments on diversity while keeping him as a 2018 gubernatorial campaign co chair. She stresses focus on issues and tax reform, and notes disagreements may occur but will not derail her campaign. Democratic leader Troy Price criticizes Reynolds for retaining King, calling it partisan politics.
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Iowa exports slide under NAFTA talks and trade shifts
Reynolds and NAFIA legislators warn Iowa exports fell from 15.1 billion in 2014 to 13.2 billion in 2015 and 12.1 billion in 2016 with a flat forecast for 2017. Durham says Iowa would be among states most harmed if the US abandons NAFTA, citing dollar strength and emerging middle class abroad as dampening demand. The piece notes NAFTA renegotiation efforts, Trump’s stance, and possible US exit as Goldman Sachs warns..
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Council backs Iowa talent pipeline expansion for 2025
DES MOINES Iowa Business Council chair Ben McLean announced the council will hire 30 000 interns externs and apprentices by 2025 as part of a state collaboration to strengthen the talent pipeline The pledge aims to double the council s roughly 2 100 annual entry level positions and aligns with the Future Ready Iowa goal of 70 percent of adults 25 to 64 pursuing education or training beyond high school by 2025 Hires will be tracked via quarterly reports starting in Q1 2018.
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Coralville man faces robbery and related charges
Ali A. Ali, 20, is charged with first-degree robbery and unauthorized use of a credit card after a Coralville robbery at 877 22nd Ave where a gun was shown and the victim pursued the suspect. Stolen cards were used at Kum & Go and Walgreens within 30 minutes. Ali also faces three counts tied to a Town City Nov. 6 robbery and rioting charges.
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