Budget cuts strain Iowa courts and staff
Iowa Supreme Court Chief Justice Louis Lavorato warned that a $9.5 million three year cut in state funding is squeezing court time and forcing clerks to multi task across counties. He noted most serious misdemeanors in busy courts are handled on paper from arraignment to sentencing, risking confidence in justice while the judiciary seeks a $120.9 million fiscal 2005 budget. The plan highlights staff reductions and progress toward electronic services including an online e pay system that collected $73 000 in four months.
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Vilsack pitches budget plan in Marion urging lobby input
Iowa Governor Vilsack urged lawmakers to hear local voices as he promoted a budget with up to 300 million in net new revenue to fund education health care safety and economic development. He warned against special interests and noted impacts on Cedar Rapids Cedar Rapids schools and state programs while addressing about 40 attendees at Kirkwood.
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Calendar of Statehouse Committee Meetings and Sessions
A schedule lists morning convenes and 10 am to 3 pm sessions across Environmental Protection, Natural Resources, Economic Growth, Public Safety, State Government, Business and Labor Relations, Human Resources, Education committees. Meetings occur in Rooms 19 120 116 22 24 and chambers of the Statehouse.
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Lamberti Becomes Iowa Senate President In Senate Shuffle
Sen Jeff Lamberti takes over as Iowa Senate president after the resignation of Sen Mary Kramer who will become the U S ambassador to Barbados. The move keeps a balanced leadership mix with Sen Stew Iverson continuing as majority leader as the body shifts to new priorities.
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Iowa House committee advances 98 percent spending cap plan
Des Moines lawmakers move a bill to limit state spending to 98 percent of revenues to grow the cash reserve. Sponsor Rep. Bill Dix notes previous years would have funded reserves. the plan doubles savings to 2 percent starting 2006. The same committee also passes a bill to eliminate the 5 percent sales tax on utility bills.
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