Iowa House approves official English bill amid Vilsack hesitation
The Iowa House voted 56 to 42 to declare English the state’s official language, with Gov. Vilsack undecided on signing. House File 2404 would add about 1 million dollars to teach English as a second language, aiding Cedar Rapids and Iowa City schools in 2003.
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Rainy Day Coalition urges use of reserve funds to avert cuts
A Des Moines coalition of human services advocates warns the state must tap its rainy day fund to cover a projected 120 million shortfall. They say further cuts would cause new hardships as job losses rise and Medicaid eligibility grows, while Republicans propose using 44.9 million from the reserve to shield K 12 schools.
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New Iowa Senator Joins Legislature Amid Language Budget Moves
On February 25 2002 Sen David Lord R Perry took the oath replacing Sen Joann Johnson R Adel in the 79th General Assembly. The House voted to spend over 1 million to teach English as a second language in schools while Republicans proposed using 44 million from cash reserves to cover a budget shortfall and urged new spending cuts and unpaid leave for state workers.
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Iowa and phone firms settle over clear long distance ads
Iowa settles with AT&T WorldCom MCI and Sprint over long distance rates requiring clear visible disclosures of extra costs or limits in ads. The $1.5 million nationwide deal covers two years and consumer education with Iowa’s share not specified. Consumers urged to shop around read details in writing and use calculation tools.
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GOP budget plan targets shortfall with rainy day fund raid
The GOP proposes moving 51 million from 14 special accounts into the general fund to back a fiscal 2002 package. Leaders frame the plan as a balanced approach to protect education health care and economic opportunity while avoiding deeper cuts to state universities and public safety.
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Postville legislator plans run for new House District 24
Rep. Leigh Rekow of Postville, a Republican, seeks a second term in the new House District 24 covering Clayton County, parts of Fayette and Delaware counties. He touts common-sense solutions, fiscal restraint, Social Security and pension tax relief, a potential penny sales tax, and roadway funding restored for non-public schools. He faces possible challenge from former Rep. Roger Thomas and backs English as official language and a venture capital program.
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