Legislature 2010: Same-sex marriage off the table
Democratic leaders say the 2010 Iowa session will not be sidetracked by overturning same sex marriage. Senate leaders Gronstal and McKinley urge letting Iowans decide on a constitutional ban, while House Speaker Murphy keeps the focus on budget jobs and the economy.
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James Q. Lynch
Des Moines
Bureau
Senate
Mike Gronstal
Council Bluffs
Iowa Supreme Court
Iowa
Paul McKinley
Chariton
Iowa Voters Face Referendum on Same-Sex Marriage Ban
Opponents seek a constitutional amendment to bar same-sex marriage, reversing a Iowa Supreme Court ruling. Democratic leaders and Gov. Culver oppose a referendum, while supporters argue election-year pressure could push lawmakers to let voters decide.
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Chet Culver
Iowa bankruptcies rise 26 percent statewide in 2009
The Gazette reports Iowa bankruptcy filings climbed 26 percent in 2009 with Linn County up over 36 percent to 722 and Johnson County increasing 35 percent to 270. Overall Iowa filings rose amid a weak economy.
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Linn
Johnson Counties
Linn County
Johnson County
Bankruptcies rise to ten thousand in Iowa in 2009
The U S Bankruptcy Court for the Gazette Southern District of Iowa and the U S Bankruptcy Graphic Court for the Northern District of Iowa report 10 041 bankruptcies in 2009, up 26 percent from 7 978 in 2008, likely the largest four year total. DEBT, PAGE 6A
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U.S. Bankruptcy Court
Gazette Southern District of
Iowa
U.S. Bankruptcy Graphic Court
Northern District of
Cedar Rapids debated library site standoff eyed for next meeting
Cedar Rapids Mayor Ron Corbett backs the Emerald Knights site over the Gazette Communications block for a new library, citing lower costs though he may shift stance. The council has not reached a consensus and will debate the two sites, with the Gazette block housing The Gazette and KCRG-TV9 buildings and a parking ramp.
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Rick Smith
Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Ron Corbett
Emerald Knights
Panel urges dropping eight state tax credits
A DES MOINES panel evaluating Iowa tax credits recommends eliminating eight programs including two film credits. The seven member panel backs caps and reforms noting credits were underused or mismanaged and funds exhausted. Richard Oshlo, interim director of the Department of Management, served on the panel.
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Désc
Des Moines
State Department
Richard Oshlo
Department of Management
State tax credit reform plan aims for transparency and sunset
A panel urges clearer tracking of tax credits and their budget impact. Proposals call for ending transferability, measuring effectiveness, a five year sunset, capping business credits at 185 million, eliminating eight credits including two from film and TV programs, and barring refunds to large claimants claiming research credits beyond owed taxes.
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Iowa Health System
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