Iowa House approves 1.27 billion K-12 funding plan
House and Senate negotiators settle on a 2.85 percent budget rise for Iowa’s 397 school districts totaling 1.27 billion for next year. Branstad signs the compromise after a 97 to 0 vote amid GOP criticisms of delayed action.
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Senate Republicans propose plan to curb juvenile violence
GOP senators outline a package to raise penalties for minors in violent crimes and loosened adult court prosecution. They seek weapons free zones, parental liability, gun permit rules, and locker search expansion while noting past proposals and future actions from House and Senate Democrats.
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House panel OKs bill to shorten Prairie Meadows season
Iowa House State Government Committee approves a bill to cut Prairie Meadows racing season from 90 to 60 days on a 15 to 2 vote. Rep. Rod Halvorson criticizes the change while Chair Dorothy Carpenter signals limited compromise. The measure advances to the full House.
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Brammer Seeks Seventh Term in House District 53 Bid
DES MOINES Rep Phil Brammer a Cedar Rapids Democrat and ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee announced re election bid for a seventh two year term in House District 53 He helped craft Iowa laws on domestic violence crime reduction child protection and targeted small business program A June 7 primary will decide the Democratic nominee David Clancy of Cedar Rapids has also announced candidacy.
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