Iowa House approves 1.2 billion property tax relief plan
The Iowa House passed a 1.2B plan by 59 to 40 to ease commercial and residential taxes. It would cut commercial tax rollback to 60 percent over eight years, provide 417 million to homeowners, and send about 1B in backfill to cities and counties while accelerating relief for small businesses.
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Des Moines
Iowa House
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Kraig Paulsen
R-Hiawatha
Dave Jacoby
Coralville
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Jacoby
Ways and Means
Tom Sands
R-Wapello
Paulsen
Governor
Senate approves higher Iowa earned income tax credit
Iowa Senate 48-0 advances Senate File 2161 to boost EITC for households earning 45000 or less. Credit rises from 13 percent in 2012 to 15 percent in 2013 and 20 percent in 2014, with projected fiscal costs of 26.2 million, 34 million, and 54 million through 2015. Senator Joe Bolkcom leads the measure amid Branstad veto considerations.
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Des Moines
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Iowa City
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Branstad
Looser alcohol laws debated by Iowa lawmakers
Iowa restaurateurs urging relaxed rules push for infusions and reuse of liquor amid state law concerns. Agencies warn of manufacturing risks and food safety, while lawmakers seek a quick compromise and a seven day refrigeration limit.
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State Department of
Rick Bertrand
Sioux City
Jeff Danielson
Waterloo
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State Government Committee
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Branstad Nixon to sign bills amid Iowa policy updates
Senate panel advances flood mitigation and workforce training measures with 20 million dollars for three years. Governors Branstad and Gow lead talks with Branstad praised as Our old trend while Kadyn’s Law gains momentum in judiciary committee as efforts to modernize Iowa code progress.
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Ways and Means
Iowa
Terry Branistad
Kadyn
Senate Judiciary Committee
House Human Resources
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