Iowa judges’ salaries lag national pay, reform urged
Iowa officials say judicial pay trails states like Illinois and Wisconsin as districts face declining applicant pools. The legislature considers tying salaries to federal district pay, fixing retirement rates, and pushes for a 6.2 percent FY2025 increase to attract experienced judges amid past freezes and inflation.
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Representative Brian Lohse discusses budget and judicial pay as a priority. The commission notes salary gaps and a proposed House File 2208 to allow counties to pay county attorneys more than district judges. They seek a larger pool of capable applicants for judgeships and emphasize financial realities for public service.
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