Republicans push Iowa regulatory reform tour to spur job growth
Iowa Senate and House Republicans along with Governor allies launch a monthlong 10 city tour from Feb 12 to March 12 to gather testimony on burdensome rules. Lawmakers say excessive regulations raise costs and drive employers away, seeking revamps or nullification.
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Iowa lawmakers weigh school uniforms and political calls
Capitol Digest covers House action on a school uniform bill to expand clothing rules amid a Waterloo dress code dispute, a ban on late night political calls, and measures to widen district judge applicant pools. Senate moves to criminalize inmate cell phone possession. Quote: Gov Branstad on lobbyists in gambling debates.
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Iowa Dems push 2 percent allowable growth for school aid
In Des Moines Democrats controlling the Senate seek a 2 percent allowable growth increase for base state K 12 aid for fiscal 2012, clashing with Gov Branstad and House Republicans who back zero growth and property tax relief thru the school aid formula. Senate leaders insist 2 percent is needed for adequate funding and to support teacher pay and class size programs.
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Ethics complaint over marijuana incident filed in Iowa
Des Moines resident Mike Pesce affiliated with the Iowa Clemency Project says he filed an ethics complaint against Rep. Clel Bandler after Bandler admitted lying about hemorrhoids and depression to obtain a California medical marijuana card. Bandler says he did it to illustrate why legalized medical marijuana would be flawed and declined comment.
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Branstad proposes replacing Iowa economic dept with nonprofit
Gov. Terry Branstad outlines a draft bill to abolish the Department of Economic Development and create the Iowa Partnership for Economic Progress a nonprofit to carry out its functions. Debi Durham would run day to day operations as director while budget and program moves are determined.
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