Tax break proposed for Guard members and reservists
Iowa GOP leaders push a bill to extend state income tax exemption to National Guard members and reservists on active duty not in combat zones. The measure mirrors earlier Gulf War and Bosnia missions, with cost uncertain but potentially millions over two years. House and Senate leaders back the idea as recognition of citizen soldiers.
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Vilsack signs $195 million safety spending bill
Gov. Tom Vilsack signed Senate File 36 a $195 million package to back public safety prison and human services. The measure provides $66 million for corrections to avoid officer furloughs and prison costs at Anamosa and Fort Madison, $17 million for Public Safety troopers narcotics and fire marshal posts, $23 million for indigent defense, $3+ million for Woodward Granger and Mount Pleasant facilities, and $57 million to prevent child welfare waiting lists. The bill also allows the Fort Madison Iowa State Penitentiary clinic to open on schedule and keeps the substance abuse unit operating.
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Restored spending elements of Senate File 36 bill
Gov Vilsack signed a 195 million supplemental appropriation for the current year. Proposed allocations include 57 million for DHS child and family services, 3 million to maintain Glenwood and Woodward centers, 17 million to restore DPS furloughs, 5.05 million for corrections furlough restoration, 16 million for Anamosa and Madison penalties operating costs, 23 million for indigent defense, and 165 thousand to keep a 30 bed Mount Pleasant substance abuse center. Legislative focus shifts to Medicaid overruns of at least 57 million and a 46 billion 2004 budget plan with 18 percent spending increase, relying on one-time resources and tax collections. House GOP leader warns of a possible 300 million shortfall next year if adopted.
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