Iowa leaders weigh gas tax to cover road funding shortfall
Des Moines lawmakers and Gov Branstad discuss methods to raise about 200 million annually for road and bridge maintenance. Bipartisan support is seen as essential. options include a fuel tax increase or a local option sales tax on fuel, with a plan to present a menu of choices for legislative approval.
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Grassley urges freshmen to focus on constituents
U S senator Chuck Grassley with 34 years in office counsels freshman Joni Ernst and House members Rod Blum and David Young to prioritize constituent service over Washington grandstanding. He recalls advice from Rep. Charles Wiggins and notes Young used toenail clippers as a staff reminder.
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Iowa City School Board Looks At Diversity Policy Again
The committee will review a diversity policy tied to poverty metrics using lunch program data. USDA ruled the approach noncompliant as it could identify students. The Iowa Department of Education ordered changes or rescission by January 31.
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