GOP cuts begin to close Iowa budget gap
Iowa Republicans order a 2.6 percent cut for the legislative branch amid a $120 million shortfall. They reject borrowing from the emergency fund as first resort, citing other savings options and prior 4.3 percent cuts plus a 10 day session reduction. Some furloughs may follow as agencies face further $660,000 reductions.
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Iowa House moves to close third OWI sentencing loophole
The Iowa House passed House File 2230 89 to 0 to require 30 days incarceration for third and subsequent OWI offenses. The change closes a loophole that allowed 200 plus offenders to avoid jail last year and shifts about $3.4 million in federal highway funds to public safety.
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Valentine's Day Birthday Stirs Iowa Lawmaker Horbach
Des Moines reports Rep. Lance Horbach of Tama endures a Valentine’s Day birthday while serving in the Iowa House. He notes gifts on his birthday, joked about getting attention, and yesterday distributed buffalo sausage jerky and bologna from Dreesman Buffalo Ranch amid a lighthearted exchange with House Speaker Brent Siegrist.
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Rtama
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Iowa Legislature Feb 14 2002 Budget, Abuse, and Growth Plans
On Feb 14 2002 the Iowa Legislature debated cuts to running the legislature, proposed new power plant incentives, and addressed a 120 million shortfall hitting schools. The House expanded domestic abuse protections to dating couples and unanimously backed a bill to assist entrepreneurs in starting businesses in Iowa.
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Senate panel approves child care bill in Iowa Senate
The Senate Human Resources Committee, led by Sen. Maggie Tinsman, approved a bill 13-1 to require more child care providers to register with the state. It would raise the threshold to four or more children and require background checks for all providers seeking state payment for welfare families.
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Iowa House backs start up investor tax credits bill
The Des Moines House unanimously approved a measure to lure angel investors with tax credits up to 50 000 dollars to help fledgling Iowa companies and create jobs. A Senate debate looms over a broader Venture Capital package aimed at drawing large firms to the state.
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Senate OKs Child Labor Amendment
Senate approves 45 to 3 to amend Iowa child labor laws allowing minors aged 14 to 17 to wash cars at state auto dealers. The measure exceptions cleaning chemicals with protective gear and aims to ease restrictions while preserving safety. Opponents say the bill is unnecessary and clutters the code. it moves to the House.
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Cedar Rapids
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Emmetsburg
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Iowa considers covenant marriage changes amid GOP votes
Iowa lawmakers debate optional covenant marriage as Republicans lack enough votes to pass a stricter covenant. Proponents say it could strengthen marriages via church involvement and counseling, while opponents call the plan convoluted and await exact language.
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