Family friendly plan for House gains support in Iowa
Republican leaders in Des Moines finalize a 1995 plan to make the Iowa House more accessible and family friendly. Speaker-elect Ron Corbett and Brent Siegrist outline a noon or 1 pm start, limited evening debates, and public input goals to transform the chamber into the people’s House.
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DES Moines
Iowa House
House
Ron Corbett
Cedar Rapids
Corbett
Brent Siegrist
Council Bluffs
Corbett outlines Iowa Legislature input and scheduling goals
Ron Corbett argues for more input from Iowans and orderly schedules for the 10¢ members, aiming to a near 9 to 6 work day. The plan increases committee pressure but keeps the part time citizen legislature ideal. He notes recruitment challenges from lawmakers’ other employment and duties.
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Ron Corbett
Corbett
Branstad and GOP lawmakers claim policy consensus formed
Governor Branstad and Republican leaders reported consensus on key next year’s issues after a five hour briefing. They outlined plans to cut 20 million in annual administrative costs through privatization and contracting, plus use tax shifts to fund State Patrol and transportation projects.
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Rod Boshart
Des Moines
Terry Branstad
Branstad
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House
Senate
Regents
University of Northern
Owa
Bloody shorts found in car tied to Johnston woman death
Des Moines authorities seek help as they piece clues in the death of 38 year old Patricia Ann Howlett. A bloody pair of gym shorts found in her car, left in a West Des Moines lot, still had store tags from Carson Pirie Scott. Autopsy says she was beaten and stabbed and her body burned after death.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Johnston
Polk County Sheriff's
Patricia Ann Howlett
Carson Pirie Scott Chain
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