Iowa House Elects Don Avenson Speaker for Second Term
Rep. Minnette Doderer hands the gavel to Rep. Don Avenson after his election to a second two-year term as speaker of the 100-member Iowa House. Jack Levine updates a Senate bulletin board before the 71st General Assembly is called to order.
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Minnette Doderer
Iowa City
Iowa House of Representatives
Don Avenson
Doelwein
Iowa House
Jack Levine
Iowa Senate
Senate
71St General Assembly
Iowa
D-Oelwein
House of Representatives
Lowell Jenkins
Avenson
Jenkins
Cal Hultman
Red Oak
House
del Stromer
Garner
Branstad Focuses on Iowa Economy in State of the State
Gov. Terry Branstad plans a pragmatic message to Iowa lawmakers targeting the economy from farm to industry. He backs a sales tax exemption for machinery and equipment and favors stricter child protection while proposing drink driving penalties and a teacher competency test. He signals bipartisan aims but budget balance remains the top priority amid a potential $60 million revenue shortfall. The address precedes the full budget package due January 24.
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Branstad
Iowa
Senate
Lowell Jenkins
Washington
Jenkins
Terry Branstad
Daniel Krumm
Maytag
Iowa lawmakers warn crisis demands action by Iowans
Iowa leaders describe a severe economic crisis and urge decisive state solutions while resisting blame shifting. They press for targeted business incentives and a practical, non federal focus as Gov Branstad outlines his conditions of the state plan.
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Ken Sullivan
Des Moines
Iowa
Senate amends rules on appointment authority in Iowa
The Iowa Senate amended its rules to grant the lieutenant governor authority to appoint committee chairs after consulting and obtaining approval from the Senate's majority and minority leaders. The change clarifies responsibilities and follows the recent clash between Lt. Gov. Robert Anderson and Senate Majority Leader Lowell Jenkins.
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Gazette
Des Moines
Bureau
Iowa Senate
Chamber
Robert Anderson
Senate
Lowell Jenkins
Montrose
Anderson
Davenport Senator Calls for State Budget Freeze
Sen. Edgar Holden of Davenport urged a state budget freeze during the opening of the 1985 legislative session. He labeled past fiscal actions deplorable and criticized lawmakers for gimmicks that kept the budget balanced while worsening the state's financial hole, noting the move lacks Senate Democratic support.
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DES Moines
Edgar Holden
R Davenport
Senate
Holden
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