Iowa bottle deposit expansion eyed to fund REAP overhaul
The governor proposes expanding the 5-cent bottle deposit to cover water bottles teas and sport drinks. The plan would also end unredeemed deposits with state collection and aims to raise over 20 million dollars to fund REAP fully for the first time in Iowa history. Lawmakers warn the measure faces a heavy political lift in the House and may raise consumer costs during an election year.
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Panel and debt easement goals dominate education plan
The commission led by Kyle Carlson proposes actions to close Iowa's wage gap and curb student debt. Ideas include a 10 year rollover higher education tax credit for under 36 graduates and a targeted loan repayment program for residents in critical needs, plus higher wage thresholds in job programs.
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Earthpark application lacks outside pledges and faces delays
Earthpark officials say future plans will be discussed at a Jan 22 Pella board meeting. The application shows $165.5 million in costs for a 2011 opening at Lake Red Rock with a 4 acre indoor rain forest and large aquarium. Only non Iowa pledges are $10 million in kind from Maxon Holdings of Atlanta and $300,000 from Florida friend James Fultz.
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