Branstad Calls China Ambassadorship Opportunity of a Lifetime
Iowa Governor Terry Branstad, 70, expresses readiness to become U.S. ambassador to China, saying the Trump nomination offers a lifetime opportunity despite family anxiety. He cites decades of public service and ties to Chinese leaders and plans to seek Senate confirmation. Branstad prepares final Iowa State address while awaiting inauguration.
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Branstad foresees Amazon facility in Iowa
Gov. Terry Branstad says Amazon’s decision to start collecting Iowa sales tax signals a likely Iowa presence. He points to a nexus from Amazon’s tax move and notes potential for a fulfillment or distribution center or data center in the state, joining others like Facebook Microsoft and Google already in Iowa. Amazon will begin collecting the 6 percent state tax from Jan. 1 for online purchases. Local option tax not included yet.
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Linn auditor weighs 2018 bid for Linn County supervisors
Linn County Auditor Joel Miller is exploring a run for the Linn County Board of Supervisors in 2018. Miller filed an exploratory committee with the Iowa Ethics and Campaign Disclosure Board shortly after the November 8 election which reduced the board from five to three members in two years. Miller, 61, Robins, a Democrat, has been auditor since 2007 and was re-elected in November. He says he has not decided but is weighing the option as the board landscape changes.
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