Spirit vs letter of the law frames Iowa budget move
Gov. Reynolds says she used emergency reserves to offset a 2017 shortfall in line with the spirit of the law. GOP leaders say the action may not be the letter of the Iowa code, while a Democrat sues claiming an illegal transfer and lawmakers prepare to update the statute in 2018.
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House
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Marshalltown
Boulton urges Iowans to resist outrage fatigue in governor race
Iowa Democrat Nate Boulton told a Cedar Rapids rally that Democrats must keep pressure on Republicans and communicate plans as the 2018 gubernatorial race begins. He outlined a platform including Medicaid reform, mental health expansion, education funding, infrastructure, IPERS protection, and water quality. He warned Republicans may push education savings accounts and warned against raids on rainy day funds.
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Terry Branstad
Liz Martin
the Gazette
Miller urges end to fees for credit freeze in Iowa
Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller asks lawmakers to remove charges by credit reporting agencies for placing or lifting credit freezes following the Equifax breach. He cites 1.1 million impacted Iowans and calls current fees unfair while urging faster processing and broader agency access.
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