Iowans urged to curb predatory tax refund loans
Iowa Senator Joe Belkcom urged limits on refund anticipation loans offering instant refunds with fees and high rates. He pressed for more disclosures, rate caps, and stronger consumer protections, saying current laws fail to shield residents from predatory lending.
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Iowa schedule lists multiple sessions and presentations
Calendar shows 8:30 a m and 4:30 p m sessions with Judiciary and Agriculture rooms 22, 10 a m Commerce and State Government presentations by Mollie Anderson, 2:30 p m wind energy, 9:30 a m Growth and Public Safety sessions in various rooms, and a 3 p m Government Oversight with joint appropriations subcommittees noted.
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Iowa teachers license debate stalls over Praxis II scores
Iowa lawmakers weigh licensure reforms after Praxis II results show one third of educator grads below national and Midwest averages. Anne Kruse says results are not impressive though 63 percent meet or exceed averages. board to decide in April. House education chair prefers board recommendation before action.
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Loss of dual tax battle hits environmental programs
Iowa lawmakers face a $251 million budget gap after losing a legal challenge to the dual tax system. The dispute could curb Environment First Fund projects and other environmental programs funded by state gambling tax receipts. Some contracts are paused as Gov Vilsack limits spending to 40 percent of allocations and $2 million in gaming proceeds support park staffing may be at risk.
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Des Moines
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