Tax plan fight continues in split Iowa Legislature
Iowa lawmakers from the Senate Democrats and House Republicans press parallel tax cut plans next week aiming to shield budget talks. Democrats back 81.6 million in county mental health cost relief, Senate supports larger property tax relief while House pursues 116 million in income and property cuts. Leaders warn of potential hurdles as they seek compromise and set aside funds for tax reductions while considering other budget gimmicks in Branstad's 1996 proposal.
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Rod Boshart
Des Moines Bureau
Des Moines
House Republicans
Senate
Ron Corbett
Cedar Rapids
Wally Horn
Leonard Boswell
Davis City
House
Brent Siegrist
Council Bluffs
Larry Murphy
D-Oelwein
Terry Branstad
Murphy
M&e
Corbett
Iowa shifts welfare funds to aid Promise Jobs program
The Iowa Economic Development Board approved a policy change diverting about 1.5 million in federal CDBG money to cover child care transportation and tuition for welfare recipients in Promise Jobs. The shift aims to keep welfare reforms moving while offsetting grant shortfalls and supports seven CEBA loans totaling 903,120 to three Eastern Iowa projects in Washington Muscatine and Waterloo.
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Rod Boshart
Des Moines
State Economic Development Board
Iowa
David Lyons
Department of Economic Development
DEO
Phil Dunshee
Dunshee
DED
CEBA
Washington
Muscatine
Waterloo
Musco Sports Lighting Inc
WeLyn Enterprises Inc
FDL Foods
Dubuque County
West Union
Federal tax forms delayed in Iowa
Des Moines reports a nationwide delay in mailing federal tax forms causing many Lowans to miss the January delivery. The IRS cites shipping and printing problems and advises residents who have not received forms to wait until February 4 before calling for a replacement.
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Des Moines
Internal Revenue Service
IRS
Debate grows over plan to limit gambling referendums
Iowa lawmakers weigh Teresa Garman proposal to require a four year delay between defeated gambling referendums. Rep. Garman argues the aim curbs repeated votes while leaders caution the measure could slow or fuel broader gambling debates. Both officials say they do not back expansion but fear the issue becoming a major fight.
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Jazette
Des Moines
Teresa Garman
Ames
General Assembly
House
Brent Siegrist
Council Bluffs
Siegrist
Garman
Black Hawk County
Waterloo Greyhound Park
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