Iowa Senate Democrats Eye Tax Relief Amid Budget Debate
Senate Democrats show interest in tax relief but worry about the Republicans proposed 251 million program for 2012 and related cuts. House Speaker Paulsen cites talks on House File 45 and Taxpayer Relief Fund with possible fleet downsizing and school funding protections.
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Capitol Digest Highlights Iowa Legislature and Statehouse
A roundup of Thursday Iowa news covers no drug testing for welfare, reporters barred then allowed access, a foam cup ban dropped, debate over same sex marriage on hold, potential GOP layoff impacts at DOT, dog racing end proposals, parole changes for life-in-prison cases, teen driver passenger limits, environmental funding push, and a quote from State Court Administrator David Boyd on staffing and workload.
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Cedar Rapids
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Mason City
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Shell Rock
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Polk County
John Sarcone
Capitol Rotunda
Marian Riggs Gelb
Iowa Environmental Council
Terry Branstad
Gelb
Judicial Branch
David Boyd
Gazette Des Moines Bureau
Death in blizzard as man found outside SUV
The Henry County Sheriff says 58 year old Wayne Hendricks of rural Mount Pleasant died during a winter storm while allegedly trying to reach his home after 10 p.m. Tuesday. His body was found Wednesday morning by a road crew. authorities cite natural causes pending investigation. Governor Branstad issued a disaster proclamation for three eastern Iowa counties to assist storm recovery. South Tama High School resumes classes after a weather related gas leak.
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Mount Pleasant
Iowa
Henry County
Hendricks
Dubuque
Scott
Terry Branstad
Court nominees donated to governor campaigns
In Des Moines, two of Iowa's nine Supreme Court nominees donated to gubernatorial campaigns. Thomas Waterman gave 7500 to Republican Terry Branstad, who won, and John Gray contributed 1175 to former Democrat Gov. Chet Culver. Waterman also gave 250 to Brenna Findley. Findley will join Branstad to interview the nominees.
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Des Moines
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Pleasant Valley
Thomas Waterman
Terry Branstad
Sioux City
John Gray
Chet Culver
Des Moines Register
Waterman
Brenna Findley
Unsuc
Two Williamsburg men dead in separate rural accidents
The Iowa County Sheriff's Office reports two fatalities near Williamsburg. A 33 year old Minnesota subcontractor died when a tree fell on him while clearing a pipeline right of way. A 63 year old Williamsburg man was killed when struck by a tow strap used by hunters to free a stuck pickup.
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O Avenue
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Iowa City area police report four arrests and theft charges
Public safety records list four arrests in Johnson County and surrounding areas. Paul D. Wright, 33, Anola, Indiana, charged after 4 10 p m on Highway 6 in LO block. Jason R. Fredenburg, 34, Iowa City address, 11 05 p m at Gilbert and Kirkwood. Charles E. Anderson, 19, Cedar Rapids, 1 13 a m at Park Road and the Iowa River. Haider M Alyasiri, 39, Cedar Rapids, accused of second degree theft and third degree burglary for tire theft and resale on Jan 3.
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Paul D. Wright
Indianola
Coralville
Jason R. Fredenburg
Bancroft Or
Iowa City
Gilbert
Charles E. Anderson
Whitters Way
Cedar Rapids
Park Road
Iowa River
Haider M. Alyasiri
21St Dr
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