Optimistic opening to Iowa 72nd General Assembly session
Des Moines reports a hopeful start as House Speaker Avenson and Lt. Gov. Zimmerman opened the session. Leaders cite a budget framework agreement with Gov. Branstad and discuss reform aims from tax, welfare, to school aid and government structure while noting an improving economy.
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Judy Daubenmier
Gazette
Des Moines
Bureau
General Assembly
Donald Avenson
D-Oelwein
House
JoAnn Zimmerman
Senate
Terry Branstad
Women's Caucus Sets Child Care and Health Aid as Top Priorities
Des Moines Iowa lawmakers reveal the Women’s Caucus will push for increased state funding for child care and medical aid for the needy during the upcoming session. The group seeks expanded Head Start type services for disadvantaged four year olds and protection of existing women and children programs in the budget. A steering committee led by Rep Johnie Hammond includes Rep Sue Mullins and Sen Beverly Hannon.
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Judy Daubenmier
Des Moines
Iowa
Johnie Hammond
Ames
Hammond
Women’s Caucus
Sue Mullins
R-Corwith
Beverly Hannon
D-Anamosa
Lawmakers Move to Restore Vetoed Iowa Spending
In Des Moines Democratic leaders create a subcommittee to draft an $8.68 million restoration of vetoed funds for human services with a March 1 start. Republican leaders criticize the move, warning it worsens a projected $163 million 1989 budget shortfall, while supporters cite welfare reform goals and a $22 million projected end balance.
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Judy Daubenmier
Des Moines
Terry Branstad
House
Tom Jochum
D-Dubuque
Vohs
Branstad
Roger Halvorson
R-Monona
Jochum
Dubuque Earns 450000 From Greyhound Park Proceeds
Dubuque will receive 450000 and charities 150000 in the first distribution of profits from Dubuque Greyhound Park. Track officials warn future contributions depend on profits and possible Wisconsin competition. Net income for the year ending 1987-11-30 topped 2.5 million with 9.6 million revenue, while attendance lagged but per capita betting rose.
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Dubuque
Dubuque Racing Association
Arnie Honkamp
Honkamp
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