House OKs 121 million budget fix in Iowa
The Iowa House approved 121.7 million in budget adjustments to allow more department spending flexibility. The bill moves back to the Senate and then to Gov. Tom Vilsack, who has not pledged to sign it or order broad cuts. An email miscue accusing Democrats of backing across the board cuts sparked partisan jabs on the floor amid a 54-45 vote.
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Senate roll call shows party split on SF 2304 budget vote
Senate passage of SF 2304 with 28 Republicans voting yes and 18 Democrats voting no. Absent or not voting were Flynn Harper and King. The measure mixes pay cuts furloughs and program freezes to erase a 120.7 million shortfall, shielding K 12 and community colleges by diverting about 44.9 million from the rainy day fund. Rep. Sukup opposed using the rainy day reserve.
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Vilsack appeals to legislators on state budget clash
Gov. Tom Vilsack urged lawmakers to balance the 2002 budget using emergency reserves to avoid furloughs and cuts. The GOP-led House approved a 121.7 million package with pay cuts, furloughs, program freezes, and fund shifts while debates continued.
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Iowa Official English Bill Protest At Terrace Hill Rally
Maggie Rowland carries a sign protesting a bill that would declare English the state’s official language during a Des Moines rally on the Terrace Hill grounds. Gov. Tom Vilsack has not indicated whether he will sign the measure as Rowland cites immigrant parents who learned English without a law.
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Iowa House Divides Over Official English Bill Vote
The House split on Senate File 165 with 7 Democrats voting yes alongside 50 Republicans. Of 42 no votes, six Republicans opposed and 36 Democrats rejected the measure, listing names of lawmakers on both sides.
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Human Services Chief Warns of More Layoffs Over Budget Cuts
Iowa Department of Human Services Director Jessie Rasmussen warned of further layoffs if the de-appropriations bill passes. The agency has cut 220 positions this year, left dozens of vacancies unfilled, and reduced county office hours as a 1 percent across the board cut looms, risking 60 more staff losses and 170 federally driven cuts. Frontline workers would bear the impact as funds shrink despite efforts to preserve essential services.
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Iowa Illinois seek alternatives to end tax reciprocity
Governors Vilsack and Ryan urge their revenue departments to craft alternatives to ending the Illinois Iowa income tax reciprocity. Iowa says it would hurt residents while Illinois workers would face higher Iowa taxes. They discussed options at the National Governors Association meeting and plan continued talks.
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