Feenstra Leads Iowa Tax Reform Effort as Senate Chair
In Des Moines Senator Randy Feenstra of Hull, newly named chair of the Ways and Means Committee, joins a GOP majority aiming to overhaul Iowa income taxes. He cites pressure to streamline a nine-bracket system and offset short-term budget gaps while assessing credits deductions and federal liability deductions. A multi-year reform plan may unfold beyond one session as stakeholders and lawmakers weigh revenues and consequences.
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Lykam wins Davenport District 45 special election
Democrat Jim Lykam captured the vacant Iowa Senate seat in District 45 with 3 788 votes 73 2 percent defeating Republican Mike Gonzales and Libertarian Sevarin Gilbert. Turnout was 11 75 percent with 5 178 ballots cast as Branstad faced criticism over election blackout timing.
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Iowa Lottery Draws Report Tuesday December 27
Lottery results list Pick 3 Midday 9 4 8 and Evening 1 8 9. Pick 4 Midday 7 1 4 8 and Evening 3 2 2 9. All or Nothing Midday 1 4 5 8 9 10 and Evening 1 6 7 8 9 10. Mega Millions 2 28 30 38 39 and Mega Ball 14. Jackpot 85 million.
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Iowa Lottery Posts Record 2016 Revenue and Sales
State Auditor Mary Mossman reports fiscal 2016 results for the Iowa Lottery Authority with total operating revenues up 13 percent to 366.9 million and record instant scratch ticket sales of 233.7 million. Lotto sales rose 21.4 million while pull tabs fell about 1 million. proceeds to state programs reached 88 million, a first since 1985, with 6.8 million spent on advertising.
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Iowa ethanol plants set record with 4.1 billion gallons in 2016
Iowa produced 4.1 billion gallons of ethanol in 2016, up about 100 million from the prior year, aided by higher gasoline demand and export opportunities. Monte Shaw of the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association urges higher blends like E15 and funding for infrastructure to expand access and capacity.
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