Branstad Proposes Broad Budget Plan With Tax Cuts and Investments
Gov. Terry Branstad's Condition of the State outlines a 3.1 billion spending plan, no major tax increases, a 30 million property tax cut, and tax credits for R&D and risky investments. Also calls for rural bank loans, a supercomputer, tech transfer center funding, expanded welfare and education programs, and tougher drunken driving penalties.
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Branstad outlines evenhanded Iowa budget plan
Gov. Branstad pitches a two year $45 million tax break for property owners, inflation adjusted rates, and a budget aimed at expanding trade with Europe Canada and Japan. Democrats criticize funding gaps, higher education investment, and cost estimates while Branstad promotes environmental and foster care measures and touring Iowa for support.
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Dcolumbus
Mary Lundby
Marion
Tom Miller
Cedar Rapids
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Alan Thoms
Property tax relief plans for 1992 budget clash
The two year plan would add 13.5 million in homestead and ag land credits and boost elderly and disabled tax relief by 3 million. Debates focus on administrative costs of new assessments and the shift of mental health programs from counties to the state, with potential phased funding and possible oversight increases.
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Supplemental appropriations in Iowa total 14.8 million for 1990
Gov. Branstad seeks 14.8 million dollars in fiscal 1990 general fund supplemental appropriations across Corrections Prison Expansion Human Services Medical Assistance Juvenile facilities Indigent Defense Victims Assistance Justice Services General Services Capital Building and public safety items including riverboat gambling and new building openings.
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Terry Branstad
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Governor outlines $49.6 million capital projects plan
Governor Branstad proposes capital projects totaling 49.6 million tied to revenue growth above 4.3 percent to preserve a 60 million ending balance for fiscal year 1991. Projects include major maintenance 6.4 million ISU facilities 1.0 million and University of Iowa facilities 8.8 million among others.
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Cedar Rapids lawmaker to block DES director confirmation
Sen. Richard Running plans to delay confirmation of Cynthia Eisenhauer as DES director until he sees agency reform. He cites mismanagement and low morale at Job Service of Iowa, awaiting mid February employee survey and a $1.1 million 1989 budget overrun audit. He and Rep. Jack Hatch will meet Eisenhauer to discuss corrective actions and possible demotions.
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Cedar Rapids
Department of Employment Services
Richard Running
Legislative Appropriations
DES
Richard Freeman
Eisenhauer
Iowa Senate
Senate
Jack Hatch
D-Des Moines
Job Service
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Iowa activists press for abortion access during Branstad address
About 30 pro-choice supporters at the Iowa State Capitol during Governor Branstad’s State of the State address urged lawmakers to keep Iowa free from abortion restrictions. They highlighted a 61 percent poll and asked for continued funding for rape and incest victims, teen pregnancy programs, and university abortion-related training.
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Iowa
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House of Representatives
Shelley Bain
Fran Hansen
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