Branstad Signs $40 Million School Funding Bill
Governor Branstad signed Senate File 166 revamping Iowa K-12 funding. The measure increases state aid by 40 million for the coming fiscal year, raises per-student funding to 6664 dollars, and boosts categorical funds to cut class sizes and raise teacher salaries. The reform shifts timing to after the March revenue estimate and preserves a budget guarantee for districts facing enrollment declines.
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Senate panel backs Iowa fireworks legalization plan
A Senate committee advanced Study Bill 1051 allowing limited holiday periods for selling and lighting consumer fireworks. Licensed retailers or groups could operate June 1 to July 8 and December 10 to January 3, with tents in similar windows, and counties may opt out. The bill includes licensing fees and a minimum $250 fine for under 18 purchases.
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Iowa Department of Corrections to suspend services at four facilities
The Iowa Department of Corrections plans to suspend services at four facilities to cut the fiscal year 2017 budget by 5.5 million. Facilities affected are Luster Heights near Harpers Ferry, Lodge Unit at Clarinda, John Bennett Unit at Iowa State Penitentiary in Fort Madison, and Sheldon Residential Treatment Facility. Staff reductions will come from unfilled positions and various categories as retirements and attrition are considered.
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