McKibben pushes 3.5% flat income tax reform in Iowa
Iowa Senator Larry McKibben outlines a plan to replace the state income tax with a single 3.5 percent flat rate and to raise pension exemptions, aiming to eliminate pension and Social Security taxes eventually. Gov. Vilsack backs sunset on property tax and a postcard-size income tax return, while House and Senate tax committees brace for a major rewrite.
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Iowas lawmakers urge universities to produce marketable results
GOP leaders in Cedar Rapids said Iowa regents must focus on research that leads to jobs and wealth. They praised David Skorton as new University of Iowa president and urged campus visits to explain research facilities. They view the issue as a four year effort with steps needed, not instant change.
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Vilsack Praises Penford Investment Plan in Iowa
Gov. Tom Vilsack backs Penford Products plan to build a state-of-the-art natural ingredients facility in Cedar Rapids. The project aims to produce high value renewable-based industrial products from corn and bolster a broader Iowa Values Fund to attract private investment and shift the economy toward high-skill, high-paying jobs.
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Brucemore
Larson stays in Legislature amid attorney rumors
Iowa State Senator Chuck Larson of Cedar Rapids denied leaving the Iowa Legislature to become U S attorney for the Southern District of Iowa. He cited strong interest in prosecuting again someday but said it is not in his plans now. Larson, 35, served five terms in the House before moving to the Senate after November elections.
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Cedar Falls
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Chief justice seeks reforms to ease court strain statewide
The Iowa judiciary reports unprecedented staff losses with 60 clerk offices cutting public hours. Chief Justice Lavorato urges lawmakers to let the courts consolidate clerks, redraw district lines every decade, and delay vacancies to protect operations and tax dollars. Legislative optimism varies among leaders.
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Iowa
Lawmakers clash over Senate rules in Iowa 2003 session
In Des Moines the Iowa Senate debated a rules change to curb personal points, with Republicans saying the measure trims time and Democrats condemning it as a gag on minority speech. The 27 to 20 party-line vote followed a three hour session as Iverson and Miller defended efficiency while Black decried curbs on free speech.
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Kettering Wins Special Election to Iowa Senate Seat
Republican Steve Kettering defeats Democrat Don Mason 4440 to 2998 to fill the Iowa Senate District 26 seat. The Lake View banker, 59, succeeds Rep. Steve King and represents Carroll Sac Buena Vista counties and parts of Crawford. Kettering has prior service as a state representative.
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