State union reach deal on salary pact
Gov. Tom Vilsack said he approved a tentative two year wage pact with AFSCME Council 61. The plan calls for no raise in fiscal 2006 and a 2 percent base pay increase in fiscal 2007 with 2.5 percent maximums in April 2006. Union votes run through February 22.
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Iowa lawmakers weigh Medicaid funding cuts and waivers
A U S Health official told Iowa leaders proposed Medicaid funding changes would cut about 66 million dollars from a federal program already over 100 million in the red. Gov. Vilsack and lawmakers pressed for a possible waiver from intergovernmental transfers. The Bush administration seeks tighter transfer restrictions. A separate rally at the Statehouse pushed for tighter controls on large livestock operations amid concerns about farm concentration.
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Cedar Rapids safety commissioner faces six year limit bill
Iowa lawmakers debate House Study Bill 17 aimed at Zahn and the Cedar Rapids public safety commissioner post. The bill would affect only full time elected law enforcement officials, with potential reach to county sheriffs, though Elgin says no sheriff has requested it. Todd Taylor notes amendments may widen scope. The proposal hinges on clarifying a six year return rule for employers.
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