Education plan splits Iowa lawmakers in 1992 session
Gov. Branstad proposes using most of $100 million in new revenue for education and overhauling the school aid formula with at least 10 automatic appropriations on hold. House leaders fear a net cut while Senate members question revenue needs. Branstad pushes reform to reduce bureaucracy and fund emergency reserves and statewide efficiency measures.
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House Education Committee
Art Ollie
D-Clinton
Branstad
Phil Dunshee
Dunshee
House
Bob Arnould
D-Davenport
Senate
Bill Hutchins
D-Audubon
Ollie
Branstad pushes juvenile focus in anti crime plan
Iowa Governor Branstad urges Legislature to fund more juvenile offender space and set minors blood alcohol at 0.02 while proposing tougher penalties for hate crimes, treating 17 year olds as adults for serious offenses and expanding prison capacity. The proposals come as Democrats and Republicans clash over education waivers and facility privatization.
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John Kirsch
Gacette
EL Moines
Terrer Branstad
Branstad
Iowa
Battle Lines
Clarinda Mental Health Institute
State Department of Human Services
Bob Arnould
Davenport
Gary Sherzan
D-Des Moines
Sherzan
Arnould
Court panel supports Lyons control of Trust
Iowa district court rejected a challenge to Insurance Commissioner David Lyons as receiver of the defunct Iowa Trust Fund. Judge Streit appointed Lyons at the request of the attorney general and Dubuque, transferring control from four trustees and planning a hearing on trustee removal. Lyons has returned about 9 percent of accounts. $18.8 million more may go to municipalities after a hearing.
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John Kirsch
ES Moines
David Lyons
Iowa Trust Fund
Streit
Lyons
Polk County
Iowa
California
Auditor says Branstad plan targets his office over budget audits
Iowa State Auditor Richard Johnson alleges Gov. Branstad seeks to curb auditing power by letting outside bodies bid for audits and by funding audits from a new general fund appropriation. Johnson warns outside audits could cost federal funds and weaken constitutional oversight. Both are Republicans and disagree on budget figures.
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Des Moines
Richard Johnson
Terry Branstad
Johnson
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