House and Senate Republicans clash over Iowa budget cuts
Des Moines reports a dispute between House and Senate Republicans over how deep to cut the state budget. Welden urges about 1.3 percent subcommittee cuts to erase a projected $14 to $22 million deficit, while Murray resists a blanket figure and calls for selective reductions after reviewing current expenditures and governor changes.
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House
Senate
GOP
Robert D. Ray
House Appropriations
Richard Welden
Welden
Gerry Rankin
Dick Welden
Murray
Delwyn Stromer
Garner
Stromer
Lawrence Pope
Pope
Iowa college loan agency awaiting legislative action
More than 1,000 loan applications are stalled as the Iowa College Aid Commission awaits a bill to restore its authority to approve new loans. Senate leaders aim to suspend rules for quick action. officials say delays may push students to seek short-term campus loans to bridge gaps.
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UPI
Iowa College Aid Commission
Willis Ann Wolff
Senate
Calvin Hultman
Red Oak
Wolff
Iowa
Commission
Marta Burkgren
Iowa State University
State Commission
Ms. Burkgren
Coleman Faces Speeding Charge In Iowa Legislature Incident
Des Moines city officials filed a speeding citation against Senator C Joseph Coleman D Clare after reviewing legislative immunity. Coleman was ordered to appear in Polk County District Associate Court on Jan 27 the officer involved said Coleman refused to sign the citation and claimed the sergeant and city attorney should be spoken to. The charge concerns arrest authority for legislators rather than the validity of the citation. Former Attorney General Richard Turner previously ruled lawmakers cannot claim immunity from traffic arrests.
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UPI
Sen
C. Joseph Coleman
Polk County District
Coleman
D-Clare
Senate
Lauren Brand
Iowa
Richard Turner
Fund woes hit the arts in Iowa budget outlook
Des Moines based report says the Iowa Arts Council may face belt tightening as Gov. Ray's recommendations likely keep funding at the current 278,700 dollars for the next fiscal year. Executive Director Sam Grabarski cautioned the executive committee of anticipated cuts matching this year's level.
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UPI
Iowa Arts Council
Robert D. Ray
Sam Grabarski
Ray
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