Vilsack to urge creative thinking in 2007 agenda
Gov. Tom Vilsack plans to outline his legislative agenda and the 2007 budget focusing on innovation for schools, local governments and businesses. He will deliver the Condition of the State address to a joint session at 10 a.m. and argue for education reform and streamlined government.
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Vilsack outlines 2007 budget agenda proposals for Iowa
Governor Tom Vilsack proposes a 2007 budget plan including a 40 million dollar state reinsurance pool for small businesses and schools, an 80 cent cigarette tax increase, 30 million annually for five years to raise teacher pay, 50 million for university research and top scientist recruitment, and 50 million over three years to improve water quality. The plan also suggests using any ending balance growth to fund innovation across 365 school districts and urges counties and cities to pursue modernization efforts. Iowa Public Television will provide live coverage of the Condition of the State at 10 am with a 6:30 pm rebroadcast.
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Legislature Debates Limited Death Penalty in Iowa
Republicans push a bill to reinstate a limited death penalty for crimes involving a minor’s kidnapping rape and murder with lethal injection as the option. Democrats caution on costs and funding, while leaders warn election politics may hinder policy progress. Rod Boshart contributed. contact James Lynch at The Gazette.
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Tough budgeting session for Iowa lawmakers begins
Iowa lawmakers face a tough budget run with a 2007 spending plan from Gov. Tom Vilsack. The General Assembly is split 25-25 in the Senate and 51-49 in the House, with $240 million in higher revenues and a $153 million tobacco settlement windfall to leverage.
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South Korean stem cell fraudster dies amid scandal
Seoul National University says Hwang Woo-suk fabricated data in 2004 human embryonic stem cell claims though his claim to have created the first cloned dog last year was genuine. Panel found no proof of embryonic stem cell clones and called for severe penalties while prosecutors prepare their own inquiry into lab misconduct.
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Colorado bans open flames amid Plains wildfire surge
Governor Bill Owens halted open fires on state land below 8,000 feet after weekend blazes scorched thousands of acres. A 5,000-acre fire near Aguliar led to 40 evacuations and three homes destroyed, with 5 percent containment. Arkansas reports include a 3,000-acre Ashley County blaze deemed arson, destroying homes and buildings without injuries.
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