Iowa Senate approves 2 percent growth for schools
The Iowa Senate approved a 2 percent growth increase for 2011 totaling 186 million for per pupil aid raising state costs to 5 883 dollars. Democrats defend the move as necessary while Republicans argue higher taxes or cuts will follow.
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Culver open to eliminating federal deduction in Iowa tax plan
Gov. Chet Culver said he would consider removing the federal deduction to simplify Iowa’s tax code. He also voiced support for labor-backed bills, potential disaster aid through Cedar Rapids local option tax, and a chance for wage relief in the current session.
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One Iowa county to have single school superintendent plan
Des Moines Senator Matt McCoy proposed cutting nearly 350 districts to 99 superintendents to save 22 million annually and centralize administrative tasks. Rural critics said the move advances consolidation over student outcomes, while discussions noted shared superintendents as a local control option.
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Courts seek funding pledges amid furlough threat
Iowa court administrator faces potential eight unpaid furlough days for 1,604 workers starting March amid a proposed 3.8 million dollars in spending cuts. Legislators voiced support but offered no new money, warning shutdowns could slow all court operations through June 2010.
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