District 28 candidates scramble for time in special election
The Gazette reports a whirlwind campaign for Iowa House District 28 after Rep. Steve Falck resigned. Republican David Lark and Democrat Jackie Reeder race to represent Fayette County and parts of Buchanan County with both emphasizing hard work, listening to constituents, and local input on livestock confinement and site decisions. Reeder highlights bipartisan experience, while Lark notes 30 years as a Deere welder and farming background shaping his stance. The special election sets Tuesday as the decisive vote.
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Iowa Senate and House details amid district changes
The article explains Iowa's General Assembly structure with 50 Senate seats and 100 House seats, noting each Senate district contains two House districts. It covers session timing, qualification basics, and explains redistricting shifts such as Buchanan County moving to House 23 and Fayette County areas to House 18. It also profiles candidates Reeder and Lark and mentions legislator pay.
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Vilsack budget faces GOP scrutiny in Iowa plan
Republican leaders criticized Governor Tom Vilsack's 4.77 billion spending proposal while backing some education health care and economic development pushes. They question shifts of 60 million in use tax revenues and a 48 million diversion from a cash reserve to education programs, signaling a tough fiscal 2003 fight.
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Governor unveils education and tax pledges in 2004 plan
Governor Vilsack outlines a 3 percent K 12 growth proposal for fiscal 2004 with about 79 million in new funding. He seeks 85 million more for fiscal 2003, warns of potential cuts, shifts 60 million in use tax receipts to general fund, diverts interest from infrastructure, and proposes tax credits, a venture capital program, and Medicaid fixes amid critique from Senate leadership.
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State early retirement plan permits temporary returns
Iowa state workers taking early retirement can return as temporary part time, contract workers, or consultants. Permanent re-employment is barred, with Jan 31 deadline for eligibility decisions and Feb 1 departure. The program aims to save funds as revenues lag, with 2,300 eligible and 700 expected to participate.
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Capitol reporters contact details
Rod Boshart is listed as a Capitol reporter with the press contact including PHONE 515 280 1842 and email dmbureau fyiowa infi net plus a Des Moines IA address at 319 E Fifth St. This entry provides newsroom contact information for the reporter and bureau.
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Iowa Legislature Fifth Day Opens With MLK Day Break
Iowa House and Senate meet briefly then adjourn for weekend. Lawmakers will take Monday off for the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. Gov Vilsack unveils a $4.7 billion budget up 1.9 percent from this year but $118 million below two years ago. Nearly 1,500 state workers to be laid off when budget cuts complete.
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