Branstad urges legislative push on education and water quality
Governor Branstad in his final State of the State speech calls for a smaller smarter government and swift action to fix a 110 million budget shortfall. He frames the goals around education public safety health care and water quality while signaling plans to reform collective bargaining with a statewide health care contract.
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Higher ed Faces Biggest Cuts in Branstad Budget Plan
Governor Branstad proposes a 110 million budget trim by June 30 with higher education taking the largest share. Regent institutions would lose 25.6 million and community colleges 8.7 million as part of the plan to offset lower tax collections. Critics say tuition will rise and fear damage to the talent pipeline.
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Branstad Budget Seeks Cuts Across State Agencies
The outgoing governor's plan hinges on reductions in higher education, human services, corrections and courts. The analysis finds the proposal grounded in factual assumptions though questions remain about feasibility and timing for growth.
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Terry Branstad
Cedar Rapids Eyes Deregulation Of Taxicabs And Shuttles
Cedar Rapids moves to deregulate taxicabs limousines and shuttles aligning local rules with a new state law. Changes drop license and office requirements while mandating at least 1 million dollars in liability insurance and easing fleet rules for for hire services.
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Obama’s farewell plea urges renewed commitment to democracy
President Barack Obama delivers a prime time farewell from Chicago urging Americans to stay engaged in democratic values and optimistic about change. He recalls finding purpose in public life in his hometown and notes that change comes when ordinary people get involved and come together.
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