Iowa Senate Debates Fast-Tracked $1 Billion Tax Plan
Democratic senators on the Senate Ways and Means Committee condemn a GOP tax package described as a rush to rewrite the tax code. They demand fiscal analysis and public input as the plan would cut individual and corporate taxes by more than $1 billion annually starting 2019 and widen the sales tax base.
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Iowa Senate stalls measure to ban traffic cameras debate
Iowa senators paused debate on a bill to ban speed and traffic cameras by July 1 as Sen. Brad Zaun urged removal of electronic enforcement devices while Sen. Tony Bisignano sought a deferral to craft amendments. The session proceeded with votes on related safeguards for critical infrastructure and limits on dram shop liability in alcohol related crashes.
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Iowa Senate GOP tax plan promises broad cuts and reforms
Iowa Republicans unveil a five bracket tax plan cutting personal rates from 8.98 to 6.3 percent and corporate rates from 12 to two brackets 7 and 5.5 percent. The plan projects roughly 240 million in relief over five years and expands pension exemptions while aiming to simplify the tax code and boost investment.
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Regents Agree One-Time Tuition Hike to Shield Families
Regents commit to a one-time tuition increase as lawmakers consider midyear cuts. They propose 7 percent yearly hikes at Iowa State and Iowa, 5 percent at UNI, assuming no state funding rise in 2019.Resident undergrad tuition sits at 7486 in Iowa and 7456 at UNI and ISU.
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