House expands innovative teacher pay under education act
Des Moines lawmakers approved a 93 7 bill adding activities like adjusting schedules or courses to earn Phase III pay under the Educational Excellence Act of 1987. Rep. Philip Wise said the measure aims to incentivize decentralization in Iowa schools and noted Gov. Branstad’s office support. Senate proposals to cut Phase III funding face House resistance amid ongoing program implementation concerns.
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D-Keokuk
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Open enrollment changes eyed in Iowa Senate action
Eighth graders who transfer under open enrollment would be eligible to compete in athletics at the new school the following year under a tentative exemption approved by the Iowa Senate. The amendment to the open enrollment cleanup bill passed 28 to 16 after rebuffing attempts to modify the sit out rule for one year. final action was deferred as debate continued.
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Gazette
Des Moines Bureau
DES Moines
Iowa Senate
Branstad pins possible 1992 deficit on Democrats
Gov. Terry Branstad says legislative Democrats could push a potential $85 million deficit for fiscal 1992 and urges a long session until a balanced budget is achieved. He criticizes planned $35 million above his budget, while House Speaker Don Avenson insists on moving ahead with appropriations and using item vetoes. Branstad warns against relying on past high revenue growth and cites other states facing tax hikes to balance budgets. He also discusses water contamination concerns and favors extending the farm foreclosure moratorium through March.
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Denture ID bill advances in Iowa Senate
Iowa Senate approves a bill requiring engraved names or Social Security numbers on all dentures made in Iowa or for Iowa residents. The measure, sent to the House 47 to 0, aims to aid identification of denture wearers seen in the Sioux City United Flight 232 crash, with supporters noting similar laws in other states.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Iowa Senate
United
Special plates for wounded vets head to Senate
The Iowa House approved a measure for special license plates bearing a Purple Heart replica for veterans wounded in action. The bill passed 93 to 0 and goes to the Senate as lawmakers consider growing plate options. The article also notes parallel votes on race track liquor licenses and higher penalties for killing certain wildlife.
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Regents Consider Expedited Fire Safety Plan at Iowa Universities
Iowa lawmakers seek more details before approving 27.6 million for fire safety and deferred maintenance at three state universities, part of contingency projects tied to next year’s budget. A separate 56.4 million plan, including new buildings, is also under deliberation.
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Des Moines
Iowa
R. Wayne Richey
State Board of Regents
Capital Projects Committee
House Senate
Richey
Terry Branstad
Support for Amendment to Curb State Local Spending
A poll for Iowans for Tax Relief shows 85 percent of Iowans favor amending the Iowa Constitution to limit government spending and tax growth. The survey conducted by IMR Systems of Des Moines was led by group president David Stanley.
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