Republicans push new conservative agenda in Iowa legislature
In Des Moines Republicans begin a new session with plans to move a conservative agenda aimed at tax cuts and growth. Senate leader Bill Dix said momentum continues as House Speaker Linda Upmeyer highlights a 2016 election shift and Iowa’s first female governor Kim Reynolds leads amidst party majorities.
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Iowa lawmakers face tax cuts and budget choices in 2018 session
Des Moines lawmakers open the 2018 session with plans to pursue income tax changes or tax relief while shaping a state budget, aided by an estimated 106 million dollars in 2019 and 138 million in the following year from federal tax changes, with Republicans signaling relief but few specifics.
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Whitter Confident in Bold Ideas for Big Initiatives
Senate President Jack Whitter of Ankeny pledges bold ideas and continued big actions, signaling a proactive agenda for the chamber. He stressed the importance of ambitious reforms and impactful legislation to drive state progress.
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Fights for future of parties shape up in 2018 midterms
As voters decide control of the House Senate and 36 governors attention turns to the wide open 2018 primary season. From March 6 in Texas to September 18 in Massachusetts thousands of Republican and Democratic contenders compete for ballots in November.
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Felony conviction rates rise nationwide study shows
A University of Georgia study finds sharp growth in felony convictions across states. Georgia felons rose from 4 percent in 1980 to 15 percent in 2010, while Iowa more than tripled from 2.05 percent to 5.72 percent. Several states exceeded 10 percent in 2010.
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