Iowa lawmakers weigh a $1 cigarette tax hike
Iowa lawmakers on tax panels expect a $1 per pack increase to the cigarette tax, enough to raise about $130 million annually for health care. Republicans question spending guidelines under the Healthy Iowans Tobacco Trust and caution against broad allocations such as drug enforcement or new prison costs.
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Iowa senators push to raise pickup registration fees
Senate leaders seek to end a 65 dollar pickup registration loophole by taxing under 7 500 pound trucks like autos to fund road use. DOT cites a possible 200 million revenue shortfall and plans public meetings before pursuing a path.
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Des Moines
Iowa
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Governors Team Up On Global Warming In Western States
Five Western governors from Arizona California New Mexico Oregon and Washington agreed at the National Governors Association meeting to develop a regional target to cut greenhouse gases and create a market based program to aid businesses in meeting goals. The plan arrives amid rising droughts fires and calls for renewable energy and cleaner coal technology. Governor Richardson said the move could spur others to action while Schwarzenegger urged cooperation and a national cap and trade framework.
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Court blocks move of Anna Nicole Smith body
Florida appeals court issued a stay on moving Anna Nicole Smiths body to the Bahamas while Virgie Arthur challenges a trial ruling that gave control of the remains to the infant daughters attorney. Arthur seeks to bury her daughter in Texas. The court allows time for other attorneys to respond.
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Arthur
Texas
Miller proposes 16 criminal law priorities for Iowa
Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller urges 16 criminal law actions to boost crime prevention and treatment. He seeks seven million dollars more for community substance abuse programs, three million for drug courts, four million for after school programs, and 1.8 million to replace lost federal drug task force funds. He also calls to bar firearm possession by domestic abuse offenders and those subject to no contact orders.
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Senate panel circles split of Iowa DNR into new agency
A Senate subcommittee advances a plan to dissolve the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and form a separate Iowa Department of Environmental Protection. Senator Dennis Black argues single oversight concentrates duties and cites current dual-commission leadership as inefficient. Initial setup could cost about $500000.
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Iowa
Quote of the day on GOP digs after historic blizzard
Senate Majority Leader Mike Gronstal said the party will consult with local communities to identify help for Republicans digging out from what is described as the biggest blizzard in the state's history. Six of 26 GOP senators arrived at the Statehouse on Monday.
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