Republicans denounce Vilsack budget gambit as delay
GOP leaders in Des Moines accuse Gov. Tom Vilsack of punting on tough budget choices by proposing to raid up to 120 million from emergency reserves. They warn a future sales tax increase may be needed if the deficit persists, and say options to erase a 120 million shortfall by June 30 are being rushed.
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Iowa Legislature Tuesday Feb 12 2002 Session Day Highlights
Republicans vow quick action to close a meatpacker ownership loophole over Smithfield Foods buying Murphy Family Farms, a $72 million operation. Vander Plaats calls for six debates across media markets. House approves genetic sampling for all felons. Environmental官 urges regulation of poultry farms under standard livestock rules.
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Sioux City
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House
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Environmental Protection Commission
Educators Debate Patriotism Bills and Classroom Needs
Iowa City and Cedar Rapids teachers discuss budget constraints and proposed laws on patriotic activities in schools. Redlinger and Benedict note reading Federalist Papers is challenged by old language while praising local control. Siegrist argues bills support teachers against external criticism.
Vander Plaats proposes six debates in Iowa governor race
Des Moines Vander Plaats a Sioux City businessman and GOP candidate proposes six debates before the June 4 primary with rivals Rep. Steve Sukup and Doug Gross. Sukup says they may do some debates while Gross benefits from a broader message reach.
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Des Moines
Sioux City
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Vander Plaats
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R-Dougherty
Doug Gross
Iowa
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Statehouse
Gross
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Collins
Tom Vilsack
Official English bill eyes passage this session
Siegrist asserts the Official English bill will pass this session as supporters push for a language requirement change. The measure aims to mandate English in government proceedings and public communications, highlighting debate over national and regional language policy.
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Iowa House to Vote on English Language Act Bill
The Iowa House is poised to pass Senate File 165 the English Language Reaffirmation Act bill after the Local Government Committee sent it to the full House with a 13-7 vote. Speaker Brent Siegrist predicts 60 to 65 votes and a veto by Gov. Tom Vilsack remains a concern for Democrats opposing the measure. A public hearing is set for 5 30 p m tonight in the House Chamber.
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Indianola
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Cedar Rapids
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D-Oelwein
Janet Petersen
Danny Carroll
R-Grinnell
Iowa DOT Eyes Worst Case $100 Million Highway Shortfall
Iowa transportation officials warned of a potential worst case 100 million shortfall in fiscal 2003 highway funding as federal and state budgets loom. Rising car sales boosted use tax receipts by 17 percent in October and 7.5 percent vehicle registrations in seven months, offsetting costs but leaving an 8.5 million imbalance for 2002.
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Iowa
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Cedar Rapids
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Bush
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Iowa State Patrol
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Des Moines
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Grinnell
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Henry County
GOP seeks tougher rules on meatpacker ownership
Iowa Republicans plan to tighten a state law banning meatpackers from owning livestock production after a court ruling allowed Smithfield Foods to gain control of $72 million in hog production. Senate Leader Stewart Iverson says the change aims to stop price manipulation by fully controlling the system.
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