Branstad outlines jobs growth tax relief plan for Iowa
Gov. Terry Branstad uses the Conditions of the State address to push a four part plan to create jobs and reform education. He seeks a 5 percentage point annual cut in commercial property taxes for eight years, mandatory inflation based spending limits for local governments, and a 2 percent annual cap on residential and agricultural property tax increases. He emphasizes a televised drive focusing on jobs and education while outlining the 2013 budget. Democrats and Republicans vow bipartisanship on tax reform and mental health, with lawmakers organizing for a busy session.
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Lawmakers push to restore Guard tuition aid in Iowa
Iowa lawmakers vow swift action to restore 90 percent tuition coverage for National Guard members at state colleges after a December cut to 50 percent. The reduction affects up to 1300 dollars per semester at regents universities, with UNI already committing about 117 thousand this semester. Leaders seek short and long term fixes, including possibleUnencumbered funds or supplemental appropriations, while universities aid affected students.
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Branstad backs plan requiring notices on sex offenders in facilities
Gov. Branstad argues for a bill forcing courts to notify the Town Department of Inspections and Appeals when a sex offender is placed in a facility by court order. A safety plan must be drafted, offenders must report immediately, and fines for noncompliance would be set later.
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Capitol Digest tracks Iowa legislature Monday
Mental health overhaul dominates House Human Resources Committee work as the 2012 session resumes. Budgeting shifts push more state funding to mental health, with $42 million first year and $12 million by 2017. Sen. Merlin Bartz promotes REFORM Act to scrap 17 obsolete mandates, including a telegram requirement for body donations. Governor Branstad notes 17 as a lucky number for State of the State day.
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