GOP senators push to conform Iowa wage law to federal standard
Iowa Senate Republicans opened the 1990 session seeking to align state minimum wage exemptions with federal rules. They argue conformity would save money for small businesses, while Democrats vow to maintain current state wages. The debate includes setting up a small business advocate and environmental measures.
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Rod Boshart
Des Moines
Senate
Republicans
Iowa
Calvin Hultman
Red Oak
Hultman
73Rd General Assembly
Gary Sherman
D-Des Moines
House
Don Avenson
D-Oelwein
Branstad seeks 210 million for school aid cash flow
Iowa officials ask Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald to borrow up to 210 million via tax anticipation notes to cover school aid payments through June 30. Patrick Cavanaugh cites lower November December revenues and notes past funding gaps that pressured 431 districts. Fitzgerald warns the plan may cost 200 thousand to 2 million and regrets not issuing notes earlier.
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Rod Boshart
Des Moines
Terry Branstad
Patrick Cavanaugh
Iowa Department of Management
Michael Fitzgerald
Cavanaugh
Iowa
Fitzgerald
Branstad
Peters resigns as head of Iowa business group
Farnsley Pete Peters resigns after eight years as president of the Iowa Association of Business and Industry formerly the Iowa Manufacturers Association. Senior Vice President Donald Hauser serves as interim president while the reason for resignation is not disclosed.
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Iowa Newspaper Association
DES Moines
Iowa Association of Business and Industry
Farnsley
Pete” Peters
Hauser
Peters
ABI
Iowa Manufacturers Association
Zimmerman Makes History as Last Senate President Iowa speech
Lt Governor Zimmerman in Des Moines declares she is the last to preside over the Iowa Senate as a constitutional change moves the post to the executive branch. She urges alternatives to prison expansion, rehab programs, and improved social services while noting ongoing health care and abortion access concerns.
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Rod Boshart
Des Moines
Jo Ann Zimmerman
Iowa Senate
Senate
Zimmerman
Oran Faville
Iowa
D-Waukee
Iowa Drug Czar Seeks Budget Boost for Enforcement and Aid
Iowa drug policy coordinator Mike Forrest proposes expanding enforcement, treatment and prevention beyond 32.3 million in current state and federal funds. He calls for more state drug agents, labs, data research, elimination of waiting lists, and a random employee drug testing plan for sensitive positions.
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Rod Boshart
Des Moines
Iowa
Mike Forrest
Forrest
Terry Branstad
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