Debate over Christmas in schools reaches Iowa House
A proposal by Rep. James Wells seeks a federal constitutional amendment to allow public agencies to observe religious holidays. The issue, sparked by Cedar Rapids school district clashes last Christmas, now awaits subcommittee review chaired by Rep. Dale Hibbs with support and opposition voiced by letter writers statewide.
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Ray hints he will sign gift bill
Des Moines Iowa Governor Robert D Ray suggested he would sign the gift and bribery amendments if the ambiguities are clarified though he has not committed to signing. He noted the 1978 measure was too vague about motivation and said this bill improves on that by addressing conflicts of interest while allowing gifts up to 50 dollars per occurrence and mandating reporting for values of 15 dollars or more.
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Iowa Senate backs Family Farm Development Authority bill
The Iowa Senate approved a plan to create the Family Farm Development Authority to issue up to 100 million dollars in tax free revenue bonds for low interest loans to beginning farmers. The measure limits eligibility to net worth under 100 thousand dollars and allows farmland purchases up to 600 thousand dollars with no acreage cap. The bill now goes to the House amid debate over loan feasibility and interest rates.
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House moves to reorganize DEQ
Iowa House approved a plan to merge DEQ commissions into a single Environmental Quality Commission with some functions shifted to the Iowa State Department of Agriculture. The plan aims at cost savings and streamlined control, while debates over director appointment and rulemaking continued. A separate measure would study Prairie Grain Co. collapse after stockport elevator default.
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