Legislators Seek Focus on Iowa Priorities in New Session
Incoming House Majority Leader Chuck Gipp signals removing hot button issues to keep lawmakers centered on business climate wealth expansion and economy growth. Leader Dick Myers agrees and notes debates may hinge on sticking to matters that count while some members pursue time sensitive agenda items. Topics likely to be debated include lowering drunk driving threshold and mental health parity with bipartisan support, though funding and discretion concerns loom.
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James Q. Lynch
Gazette
Iowa
House
Chuck Gipp
Nority
Dick Myers
Iowa City
Senate
Myers
Gipp
R-Decorah
Iowa lawmakers seek tax fix to fund Vision Iowa amid casino dispute
Lawmakers warn of a potential $110 million shortfall after the Iowa Supreme Court ruled the two tiered casino tax unconstitutional and ordered a uniform rate. Riverboat casinos taxed at 20 percent over $3 million since 1997. land based tracks rise to 32 percent, with potential 36 percent. Talks consider a revenue neutral rate around 24–25 percent to satisfy the court and fund Vision Iowa, schools, and environment.
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Vilsack
House
Dick Myers
Lowa City
Myers
Wes Ehrecke
Iowa Gaming Association
Cedar Rapids considers extending rules on adult clubs near parks
Cedar Rapids planners approve Midwest Hospitalities proposal for a 20th Avenue SW site despite park proximity. City considers amending ordinance to ban adult venues near parks and day care centers, noting existing rules exclude playgrounds and ball diamonds.
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West Post Road
Blairs Ferry Road
St. Andrew's Golf Course
Vern Zakostelecky
Pate
Zakostelecky
Gentlemen’s Club
Daisy
Davenport
Des Moines
Merle Kopel
Cedar Rapids
Daisy Cooks
Midwest
Lumber Yard
Winter Weather Fails to Cut Cedar Rapids Bills
Edgewood Hardware in Cedar Rapids reports a 10 to 15 percent drop in winter sales due to lack of snow. Despite milder weather, Cedar Rapids residents face higher December natural gas bills, while hospital ER visits rise with more gastrointestinal illnesses and injuries.
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Cedar Rapids
Mike Lauderdale
MidAmerican
Kevin Waetke
Waetke
St. Luke’s Hospital
Laura Rainey
Ruth Myers
Mercy Medical Center
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